Our team
Familiar caregivers who know your child.
Ana Vladić
Childcare provider, head
I was born in Croatia and have lived in Germany since 2017. I am a trained teacher of Croatian language and literature, a qualified childcare provider (Kindertagespflegeperson) since 2020 and, since 2025, recognised as an educational specialist in small-group childcare. I love accompanying the little ones on their way and am amazed every day by what they discover. Sometimes I wonder who is actually learning more here – the children from me, or I from them. It matters to me that every child feels safe and seen with us and can grow at their own pace. In my free time I like reading and being out in nature, and I love animals.
Israa Al Yousef
Childcare provider
I come from Syria, where I worked as a maths teacher, and I am a mum of two myself. After a year in a kindergarten I made a conscious choice for small-group childcare: I like the family atmosphere and having time for every single child in a small group. I am currently completing my qualification as a childcare provider (Kindertagespflegeperson); I already have my care licence. Most of all I love doing crafts with the children – it is lovely to see how much joy and imagination they bring to it. In my free time I most like to be with my family.
Gabriele Meyer
Childcare provider
For around ten years I ran my own Kindernest and witnessed many small and big steps in children’s development. I have since cut back on work a little, but I do not want to give up working with children. I especially enjoy singing with the children, finger games and our morning circle. Time outdoors matters just as much to me: on walks there is so much for children to discover. Today I support the team at the Igelhäuschen once a week and stand in when someone is away.