“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart”

Eva Keusen Dayao

Founder & Teacher

Eva Keusen Dayao is the founder of Little Gardeners. She brings a wide range of experience in education. Originally from Switzerland, she earned a B.A. in Elementary Education, where she gained her initial teaching experience. Over the years, her diverse roles have included head teacher across preschool to high school, as well as music, art, and science teacher, mentor, and camp leader. After relocating to Hawai’i in 2006, Eva obtained her preschool director license and founded Little Gardeners. She is a passionate educator dedicated to creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for children.