Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
Karoline Jallow, Marina Tomic, Antonija Ostojic
Island4Kids Founders and Educators
The motivation behind creating Island4Kids Daycare stemmed from the founders’ deep passion for providing a unique and enriching environment for children. As experienced educators with backgrounds in Montessori, music, fine arts, yoga, and theater, Antonija, Karoline, and Marina had long recognized the transformative impact of a holistic, child-centered approach to early education. While working together, they discovered a shared vision: a space where creativity, exploration, and emotional well-being are prioritized, and where children can develop in a nurturing, supportive setting.
Becoming mothers themselves in 2013 and 2014 further intensified their desire to offer a place that not only met the highest educational standards but also embodied the warmth and care they wanted for their own children.
Driven by this vision, they created Island4Kids in 2015—a daycare where each child is valued, supported, and inspired to grow in a safe and loving environment. It’s a place where children are encouraged to be curious, creative, and confident, while receiving the care and education they deserve.
Irena Polajzer
Lead Teacher Group Pirates
Island4Kids means to me a learning community, education and support, as well as cognitive, linguistic, and social development.
As a group leader, I am resilient, a team player, motivating, consistent, and caring.
Ylenia Michienzi
Lead Teacher Group Parrots
I see Island4Kids as:
Communal – A place where children and parents come together.
Diverse – Various activities and programs for the children.
Creative – A space for creative expression and development.
Since the opening of the day care I have participated in diverse fields as
Responsible, creative and organized.
Laura Palazzo
Lead Teacher Group Parrots
I experience security, fun, and trust at Island4Kids.
In the team I am responsible, helpful and empathetic.
Ana Juric-Kristo
Educator
Island4Kids means friendship, trust, and diversity to me.
As an educator with many years of experience, I am friendly and caring.
Soraya Marfil
Apprentice
I see Island4Kids as imaginative, loving, and nurturing.
I am creative, generous, and compassionate.
Priscilla Daniela Oliva
Apprentice
Island4Kids is dynamic, adventurous, and supportive.
I am empathetic, friendly, and reliable.
Matilde Pinheiro Fernandes
Trainee
Adventurous, warmhearted, and creative are the days at Island4Kids.
I am humorous, attentive, and reliable there.
Esther Gisler
Substitute Teacher
A consistent and reliable team in constant exchange. At Island4Kids, every educator gives their best for the meaningful and diverse development of each child.
I am full of life, interested in the diversity of cultures, and reliable.
Drahomira Stratil
Substitute Teacher
Loving care, intellectual development, security.
Former midwife and mother of three who continues her calling in Island4kids.