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Meet the Island4Kids Team

Our journey began with a shared dream, to create a daycare where children could grow in a space filled with love, creativity, and holistic education.

island 4 kids founders

Founders & Educators

Karoline Jallow, Marina Tomic & Antonija Ostojic

United by a passion for holistic education and creative learning, Karoline, Marina, and Antonija bring decades of combined experience in teaching and childcare. Their diverse backgrounds in Montessori education, Music and Arts enrich the Island4Kids approach and create a truly nurturing environment for every child.

island 4 kids founders

Irena Polajzer

Lead Teacher 

irena polajzer

“Island4Kids means learning, support, and development to me, cognitive, linguistic, and social.”
Irena is resilient, motivating, consistent, and deeply caring, a true pillar of our team.

Ylenia Michienzi

Lead Teacher 

Ylenia Michienzi

“Island4Kids is a communal, creative, and diverse space for children and families.”
Since the beginning, Ylenia has been responsible, creative, and organized in every aspect of her work.

Laura Palazzo

Lead Teacher 

Laura Palazzo

“I experience security, fun, and trust at Island4Kids.”
Laura brings responsibility, helpfulness, and empathy to the children she guides every day.

Ana Juric-Kristo

Assistant teacher

in both groups

Ana Juric-Kristo

“Island4Kids means friendship, trust, and diversity.”
Ana is a friendly and caring educator with many years of experience.

Soraya Marfil

Apprentice

Soraya Marfil

“I experience Island4Kids as imaginative, loving, and nurturing.”
Soraya brings creativity, generosity, and compassion to our classroom community.

Matilde Pinheiro Fernandes

Apprentice

Matilde Pinheiro Fernandes

“Adventurous, warmhearted, and creative are the days at Island4Kids.”
Matilde is humorous, attentive, and dependable.

Esther Gisler

Substitute Educator

Esther Gisler

“A consistent and reliable team in constant exchange.”
Esther is full of life, culturally curious, and always ready to give her best to each child.

Drahomira Stratil

Substitute Educator

Drahomira Stratil

“Loving care, intellectual development, and security.”
A former midwife and a mother of three, Drahomira continues her calling through nurturing work at Island4Kids.

Danijel Cvijanovic

Apprentice

Danijel Cvijanovic

"The days at Island4kids are diverse, dynamic, and full of adventure."
I am friendly, humorous, and reliable.

Iuliia Samusenko

Intern

Iuliia Samusenko

"Island4Kids is a place where you can feel, the moment you walk through the door: children are welcome here. They are allowed to grow, laugh, and freely develop in a loving and supportive atmosphere.“

Iuliia is friendly, attentive, and organized.

Our daycare educators

Each member of our team plays an essential role in making Island4Kids a second home for your child. Get to know the people who bring joy, care, and learning to life every day.

Our values

Creativity & Expression

We foster imagination through the arts, music, and storytelling.

Emotional Intelligence

Children learn to understand themselves and others in a caring space.

Holistic Development

We support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Community & Connection

A close partnership with parents and families is central to our mission.

Let's get in touch

Contact us

Visit us

Weststrasse 3
6340 Baar, Switzerland

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Working hours

Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
 

Working Hours & Flexibility

Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

Flexible Pick-Up/Drop-Off Options

We offer flexible drop-off and pick-up times to accommodate your family's schedule, making daily routines smoother and less stressful for both parents and children.

Part-time schedules

We offer part-time daycare options to suit different family needs, providing high-quality care and learning even for shorter attendance schedules.

Healthy diet

We provide a healthy, balanced diet with fresh, nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily to support your child’s growth, energy, and well-being.

Security measures during opening hours

We maintain strict security measures during opening hours, including controlled access, constant supervision, and secure pick-up procedures to ensure every child’s safety.

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