Eva Keusen Dayao

Founder & Teacher

Eva, the founder of Little Gardeners, 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 kindergarten to high school, as well as music, art, and science teacher, mentor, and camp leader. After relocating to Hawai‘i in 2008, 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. In her free time, Eva enjoys traveling and spending time in nature with her family.