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MY place Keiko Takahashi who runs a family day care centre in Seabrook has won an award for her work with children Keilko is picture with Livinya 3 and Melina 2 1/2

Japanese-born Seabrook resident Keiko Takahashi loves working with children – and her passion has been recognised by Family Day Care Australia (FDCA), the industry’s national peak body. Ms Takahashi has been named regional winner, covering Melbourne’s inner city and CBD, in the FDCA Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. Ms Takahashi, pictured with Livinya and Melina, looks after small groups of children in her own home. ■ Keiko shares her story in My Place: Page 11