By joshua NEW CRECHE OPENS IN LOKOJA: MOSI TOTAL CARE CRECHE PROMISES ‘HOME AWAY FROM HOME’ FOR CHILDREN
Working parents and nursing mothers in Lokongoma and its environs in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, now have a new place to leave their little ones with peace of mind.
MOSI TOTAL CARE CRÈCHE, a new child-care centre built to provide total care for children from 3 years and below, has officially opened its doors at Lokongoma Phase 2, GP 225, Lokoja, Kogi State.
The crèche, owned and directed by Mrs. Aiso Christiana Temitope, opened this week with a simple dedication ceremony attended by parents, caregivers and neighbours, who came to see the child-friendly facility.
Running on the motto “Little Hearts, Big Dreams,” MOSI TOTAL CARE says its aim is to provide a safe, clean, loving and stimulating environment where every child is given total care, protection and early foundation for holistic development.
Speaking at the opening, Director Aiso Christiana Temitope said the vision behind the crèche was born out of the daily struggle of working mothers who need reliable, affordable and Godly care for their babies while they go about their businesses.
“Many parents in Lokoja need a place they can trust. MOSI is that home away from home where every child is nurtured with love, protected with care, and given the best foundation for lifelong learning and good character,” she said.
“We are not just a daycare. We are partners with parents in raising a total child – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.”
According to its charter, the crèche will focus on eight key objectives:
1. Safety & Well-being – Maximum security, hygiene and health care for every child.
2. Early Learning – Promoting early childhood education through play, rhymes, numbers, colours and moral stories.
3. Holistic Development – Developing the child physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.
4. Nutrition – Balanced, nutritious meals and good eating habits.
5. Moral & Character Building- Inculcating good morals, discipline, respect and Godly values at an early age.
6. Support for Parents – Reliable and affordable daycare that allows working parents and nursing mothers to work with peace of mind.
7. Qualified Care – Caring, trained and passionate caregivers who give motherly attention.
8. Conducive Environment – A spacious, hazard-free and learning-stimulative environment.
The Director disclosed that the centre has been equipped with child-sized furniture, sleeping mats, toys, learning aids, first-aid, and a clean kitchen for preparing children’s meals, with caregivers trained to give motherly attention.
Its Vision is to become a crèche in Lokoja and Kogi State at large known for excellence, safety and total child care, while its Mission is to provide a home away from home for every child.
Parents who have already enrolled described the facility as timely.
“I work at the market and my baby is just 18 months. I have been looking for a clean, safe place close to Phase 2. When I entered MOSI, I saw love. The environment is calm, not noisy,” said Mrs. Zainab Audu, one of the early parents.
With Lokoja growing rapidly as a civil service and business city, early childhood centres like MOSI TOTAL CARE are bridging a critical gap for young families.
Enrollment is currently ongoing at the centre. Interested parents can visit the facility at Lokongoma Phase 2, GP 225, Lokoja, or contact the Director for enquiries.
For little hearts in Lokoja, big dreams now have a safe place to start.