Una Casita was founded by early childhood education advocates. It aims to create an environment where children can learn, can laugh, and create! It is an extension of one's home where we become partners with parents in building the formative years of their little ones.
Meet your partners:
Gibwinli S. Manansala, LPT
With over 17 years of experience in early childhood education, our founder leads the operations and curriculum of Una Casita, ensuring that every program reflects the highest standards of quality, innovation, and play-based learning. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, graduating Cum Laude from De La Salle University–Manila in 2009, and further specialized in literacy through a Diploma in Language and Literacy Education from the University of the Philippines Open University. She is a Licensed Professional Teacher and holds a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Certification from the International Baccalaureate.
Throughout her career, she has served as a lower-grade teacher in international schools, a private tutor, trainer, educational consultant, and part-time consultant for a well-known multinational personality development institution specializing in children and preteens. She is also a founding member of a professional education organization at De La Salle University–Manila and the Founder and Consultant of an educational tours program.
Beyond her work in early childhood education, she is a passionate trainer and advocate for women's empowerment through education, technology, and workforce development. She has trained and mentored women from underserved communities, equipping them with practical, job-ready skills that open pathways to meaningful employment and economic independence. Through her work, she believes that education is a powerful tool for creating opportunities, strengthening families, and transforming communities.
Today, she oversees Una Casita's daily operations, curriculum development, and educator training, ensuring that every child receives a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning experience. Guided by her passion for excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning, she continues to inspire educators, support families, and empower future school leaders to create meaningful and lasting impact through early childhood education.
Michaella Francesca T. Flores, LPT
With over 18 years of professional experience spanning education, leadership, business development, and corporate management, our founder brings a unique blend of academic excellence and operational expertise to Una Casita. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, graduating Magna Cum Laude from De La Salle University–Manila in 2008, and later completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management at De La Salle University–Manila. She is a Licensed Professional Teacher whose career reflects a commitment to both educational excellence and organizational leadership.
She began her career as a lower-grade teacher in an international school, where she also served as Student Council Teacher Adviser and Yearbook Committee Head, demonstrating her passion for student leadership and school community building. Beyond the classroom, she has worked as a private tutor, part-time consultant for a well-known multinational personality development institution specializing in children and preteens, and a sales trainer dedicated to developing high-performing teams.
Her corporate career includes serving as Batch Valedictorian and Trainer for a multinational pharmaceutical company before advancing to become Country Manager of a multinational organization, where she led business operations and managed the Philippine market. These leadership experiences have strengthened her expertise in strategic planning, business growth, team development, customer experience, and operational excellence.
At Una Casita, she oversees business strategy, partnerships, and organizational growth, ensuring that the center continues to provide exceptional educational experiences while building a sustainable and purpose-driven organization. With a strong belief that quality education and effective leadership go hand in hand, she is passionate about mentoring teams, developing future leaders, and creating meaningful opportunities that positively impact children, families, and communities.