By Bababunmi Agbebi
For Anabel Ososanya, a working-class mother in her late 20s, motherhood has been a joyful journey. She fondly recalls the day she became a mother and the excitement of those first few months. However, the real challenge began when her maternity leave ended. Faced with the need to return to work in Ikeja, she struggled to find a suitable crèche or daycare nearby. The experience, she admits, was both stressful and traumatic.
Similarly, Bimpe Kehinde, a mother of three, shares her experience of juggling work in Ikeja while living in Ayobo. Caring for a newborn and maintaining a demanding work schedule was overwhelming until her colleagues introduced her to some reliable daycare options in the area.
To support nursing and working mothers like Anabel and Bimpe, we’ve compiled a list of reputable crèches and daycare centres in and around Ikeja that can help ease the pressure of balancing work and motherhood:
Top Daycare Centres and Crèches in Ikeja
- Leabridge Preparatory School
Located at 2 Akinola Cole Crescent, off Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja. Leabridge offers a stimulating environment tailored for children aged 18 months to 3 years. - Twinklytots School
Found at 8B Sule Abuka Crescent, Opebi, Ikeja, this school follows the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum and caters to children aged 0–5. Services include a crèche, nursery, after-school care, and holiday clubs. It has been in operation for over seven years. - Jacquie’s Place
Situated at 16A Sasegbon Street, GRA Ikeja, Jacquie’s Place provides a calm, secure, and stimulating environment where children can develop at their own pace. - Temple School
With two locations,4-6 Odegbami Street (off Aba Johnston Street, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja) and 213 Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju. Temple School offers high-quality childcare in a warm and nurturing setting. The crèche is known for its focus on early childhood development in a positive learning environment. - NAWOJ Daycare Centre
Established in 2021 by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, this daycare centre is designed to help women maintain a healthy work-life balance. It is located within the Lagos Television compound in Agidingbi, Ikeja.
With options like these, working mothers in Ikeja can find the support they need to thrive in both their careers and parenting journeys. Choosing the right childcare option not only gives peace of mind but also helps create a strong foundation for early childhood development.
