Our teachers
The staff caring for the children in our pre-school are trained and qualified pedagogues as required by law. They receive ongoing training biannually and keep in touch with the latest developments in their field.
We have monthly development meetings with the staff. Through grants from the EU we are able to provide our personnel to travel abroad, e. g. Spain and Ireland and get inspired.
The staff ensures that all children in their care feel secure, develop and grow in at their own pace according to their individual abilities and stage of maturity.
It is important that the staff give an example of their adherence to the values and methods described above in accordance with the curriculum which emphasises: respect, solidarity, freedom and the equality of everyone
Principal
Paola Carrasco
Paola works as finance manager at Kids Garden, she is a business economist and took
her PhD in "Expansive Learning and Quality Management in Education" i
Bremen University. She has more than 20 years of experience in international projects
related to education, she worked at international cooperation institutions such as
"Swedish International Cooperation Agency" and educational organizations such as
universities and schools as a consultant and as an educator.
"I am proud to be a part of Kids Garden. My focus is on creating a safe and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. Through collaboration with colleagues and parents, I strive to create a holistic learning experience that will help our children grow and achieve their full potential."
Pedagoger
Marie Andersson
I am an experienced preschool teacher and have been working at KidsGarden since fall of 2023. I have
worked for several years with children, my great interest is music because it brings so much joy and
interaction with the children. For me, it is so fantastic to experience how the children develop
and see their joy in their eyes when they succeed.
Anette M.
Licensed preschool teacher and has been working at Kids Garden since the fall of 2023.
"I strive to create the conditions for children to be able to do things themselves.
They can understand much more than people think! Being able to use several languages daily at preschool is
fantastic, fun and educational. We learn from each other and together."
Nurses
Jeanette Escobar has been working at Kids Garden since the autumn of 2016 and is very appreciated among the children. Jeannette has worked in various projects within the EU and also contributes with administrative tasks in businesses. She has finished her education as a nurse and would like to continue with various courses in Montessori, language and motor skills.
Ping Gao is a newly graduated childcare worker. "I have a strong belief that all children want and can learn, only their interest is stimulated properly. I think the children's desire to learn arises when you meet the child where it is."
Consultants
Matilda Ghilardi is a Montessori educator for children between 0-12 years old. When Matilda is not in preschool, she takes the course "Specialist nurse Functional Variations/Language development" and sign language. Her interests are language, theater and pedagogy. "Love my job! The children give so much! I am happy to be an educator and be able to participate in their personal development."
Irma Rendon We have the great privilege of counting among our co-workers Irma Rendon, a nutrition therapist who will help us to ensure that food in preschool becomes more healthy and nutritious. She starts on April 1st and will follow us daily. Those who want to know a little more about her can visit her website Effective Nutrition
Joanna Engstedt is a relationship coach (CBT and ACT coach). She is available for coaching, lectures and workshops for both staff and parents. Among other things, she has a great fondness for children and adults' emotional environment. Her website is Commitment Coaching. Contact her if you get stuck in communication or need new insights.
Supplies manager and child carer
Jeanette Escobar has worked at Kids Garden since the autumn 2016 and is much appreciated by the children. Jeanette has also worked with different EU projects. She also has other administrative tasks.
Languages and learning go together helps in developing the child's identity. To encourage the language abilities of the children the teachers are at least, bilingual.
Further education & activity development
The teachers are responsible to follow the curriculum as described and to follow guidelines and principles. There are weekly teachers’ meetings where the staff can exchange experiences and evaluate their work. It is also an opportunity for continuously improving the quality of our work, the children’s comfort and the cooperation with parents.
Teachers are expected to convey hope, love and respect to the children where no one feels left out or injured and where the teachers, parents too feel welcome.