37 Glenhove Road, Melrose Estate

You don't have to choose between being a present mother and a working one.

A premium coworking space in Melrose Estate, with a calm nursery for your baby a short walk from your desk. You stay close. The work moves forward. Both of you are cared for.

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Or come in — from R100/hour or R395 for a full day · see visit options →

Most mothers DM first. No booking pressure — we'll send a few photos, answer your questions, and let you decide what's next.

0–3

Childminding · Ages 0–3 years Onsite. Steps away. With you the whole time.

Why Mama Haus

Why the space works.

Four things — closeness to your baby, quiet for your mind, real connection with other women, and proper room for your work.

Nearness

Your baby is three doors away — not on the other side of the city, not on a daycare schedule. Feed at ten, take a call at eleven, soothe at noon. You stay close. The work still gets done.

Stillness

Soft light. Real plants. Warm timber. A kettle that's almost always on. The kind of room that lowers your shoulders the moment you walk in, and keeps them there through a full working day. You'll feel it within five minutes.

Sisterhood

Founders, freelancers, executives, creatives, returning attorneys, new writers. All mothers, all building something, all here for the same reason. The friendships happen at the kettle. The referrals happen by the nursery door. The "me too" moments happen everywhere.

Craft

A quiet desk for the deep work. A meeting room for the pitch. Fast Wi-Fi for the deadline. Whatever you're building — a business, a thesis, a contract, a film — the work is treated as work here. You came to think and to ship. That's exactly what happens.

How a morning works

It's quieter than you expect. Closer than you think.

You arrive

Park on site. Walk in. Coffee's already on. Your nanny meets you at the nursery door, ready for the day with your little one.

You settle your baby

You stay as long as you need — five minutes, twenty minutes, an hour. There's no clock. When they're playing happily, you slip out.

You work

You're three doors away at a quiet desk with fast Wi-Fi. Your baby is with an ECD-qualified, CPR-certified, First-Aid-trained nanny who runs a gentle, structured day — feeds, naps, sensory play, story time. The nannies hold the rhythm of the day. The door's always open when you want to step in.

Community Voices

From the mothers who make Mama Haus home

Real stories from members who've found a way to work, mother, and flourish — together.

"3 weeks into post maternity leave and my panic mode was in full effect! Mama Haus gave me an opportunity to reset, connect with other moms, grab a good cuppa and finally, get some work done. A supportive space where moms feel seen."

Aisha Alpman-Masondo★★★★★ · Google Review

"Mama Haus is such a peaceful and beautiful place. I could get some work done knowing that my son was well taken care of. The staff is so professional and friendly. I'll definitely be working from here in the near future."

Seboke Mokwena★★★★★ · Google Review

"Had such a wonderful experience during my first visit! The space is absolutely beautiful — calm, quiet, and thoughtfully designed, with just the right amount of distance from my baby to allow me to work effectively while still feeling close."

Basikana Mahache★★★★★ · Google Review

5.0 ★★★★★ on Google · read all reviews

A note from the founder

I built the room I couldn't find.

I'm a mother of two. The work didn't pause when they arrived — meetings, scripts, contracts, the daily business of being a film and television producer all kept moving, alongside two small humans who needed me close. Working from home left me isolated. Returning to an office meant leaving them. The longer I searched for a place that held both, the clearer it became that the place didn't exist.

So I built it. Mama Haus is a coworking sanctuary in Melrose Estate for mothers of babies and toddlers. A desk for your morning of focus. A calm, supervised nursery a short walk away. You stay onsite — close enough to feed, soothe, or just check in — and the work, the real work, finally moves forward.

It's the room I needed when I had small ones and a full life. It's open now, and it's open to you.

Phumelele Tau Founder, Mama Haus

Two ways to start

By the hour. Or by the day.

No subscription required to walk in. Come for an hour between meetings, or a full day to feel a real working day at Mama Haus. Childminding included on both.

Your own quiet desk in a considered, calming space
On-site childminding for ages 0–3 years, with ECD-qualified nannies
High-speed Wi-Fi, real coffee, herbal teas, fresh water
Wellness pod and feeding station access
30-minute nanny meet-and-greet on your first visit
If you join a membership afterwards, your day-pass value comes off your first month

The promise: No subscription. No catch. Come once, decide after.

Choose your visit

R100per hour

A quick session between meetings.

Book via WhatsApp →

R395day pass

A full working day. The truest feel of Mama Haus.

Bookable online ↓

Childminding included on both. Hourly visits are booked via WhatsApp; the Day Pass can be booked online below.

Book your visit online Or WhatsApp Phumi first

Confirmation by SMS and email.

Before your first day

What to bring. (Less than you'd think.)

For your baby

Nappies
Wet wipes
A change of clothes
Their dish and spoon
Their lunch
Bottles or breast milk, if you're using them
Baby snacks (yogurt, fruit, whatever they love)

For you

Your laptop and charger
Your lunch
Headphones, if you like them
Anything that makes a working day feel like yours

We provide

High-speed fibre Wi-Fi
Real coffee, herbal teas, fresh water
Feeding station with microwave and fridge
Quiet pumping pods
Wellness pod
Secure on-site parking

All nannies are ECD-qualified, CPR-certified, and First-Aid trained.

Membership

A plan for the season you're in.

Some weeks are full. Some weeks are not. Pick the cadence that fits the work in front of you — childminding, fibre Wi-Fi, real coffee, and the community come standard on every plan.

Nursery capacity is intentionally limited. We're a small house on purpose. Tours filling for this month — message us to check current availability.

Core Mama

A gentle entry into the rhythm.

R1,500/mo

4 coworking days/month
On-site childminding included
High-speed Wi-Fi
Coffee, tea, and water
5% discount on community events

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Flex Mama

A flexible rhythm for hybrid moms.

R2,850/mo

8 coworking days/month
On-site childminding included
High-speed Wi-Fi
Unlimited coffee and tea
5% discount on community events

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Standard Mama

Our most balanced option.

R4,250/mo

12 coworking days/month
On-site childminding included
High-speed Wi-Fi
Unlimited coffee and tea
10% discount on community events

Get Started

Full Mama

For founders, freelancers, full-time remote.

R6,450/mo

Unlimited coworking days
On-site childminding included
Meeting room (2 hrs/mo)
Storage locker
10% discount on community events

Get Started

Bringing more than one child? 2-child and 3-child plans available on every tier. Just choose your plan at booking.

Not ready for a monthly plan?

Try a Mama Haus Day Pass — R395 for a full day.

A whole working day at Mama Haus. Childminding included. Pay-as-you-go — no subscription, no commitment. The clearest way to feel what a real day here is like before you join.

Book a Day Pass →

Community Events

More than coworking

Quarterly gatherings curated for the mothers building things alongside their children, in collaboration with Standard Bank Private.

Upcoming · An anti-hustle evening

The Founding MamasNetworking Dinner.

Friday · 3 July 2026 · 18:00–21:30

An evening of good food and honest conversation, where the babies are welcome and the ambition is too. The first of four quarterly gatherings designed for the mothers building things while raising small humans.

Entry R650 R585 for Standard Bank Private Banking clients

Doors 18:00

IncludedDinner · discussion panel · ECD-qualified nanny care for babies & toddlers, 0–3 years · conversation that goes somewhere.

Reserve & Pay R650 → Standard Bank Private Banking client? RSVP at the R585 rate →

In collaboration with Standard Bank Private

FAQ

What mothers ask most

Still wondering? Whatsapp us on 072 916 0488 — we love a good question.

Is Mama Haus a daycare?

No. Mama Haus is a coworking space with on-site childcare. You stay onsite the whole time — your baby is just steps away in our supervised nursery. No drop-off, no separation. Just presence with focus.

Is this coworking with childcare or childminding?

Both terms apply — Mama Haus is the only premium coworking space in Johannesburg pairing professional desks with hands-on childcare for babies and toddlers. We use "childminding" because mom stays onsite the whole time, but our nannies provide full ECD-led childcare while you work. Same care, with you in the building.

What ages do you care for?

Babies and toddlers from 0 to 3 years. Our shared nannies are vetted, background-checked, and trained in gentle, routine-based early childhood care.

What's the nanny-to-baby ratio?

Currently 1 nanny to 3–5 babies. Safety and gentle attention are our highest priorities, and ratios are reviewed continuously as we grow.

How are your nannies trained?

Every nanny at Mama Haus is ECD-qualified (Early Childhood Development), CPR-certified, and First Aid trained. This isn't babysitting — they run a loving, gentle, stimulating daily routine designed to support your child's developmental milestones. Sensory play, music, story time, age-appropriate activities, regular feeds and naps. Calm hands, present minds, real care.

Do you provide food, bottles, and nappies?

Mothers bring lunch for themselves and for their baby, along with bottles and nappies. We provide a fully equipped feeding station, microwave, fridge, and quiet pumping pods so anything you bring can be warmed or chilled on arrival. Coffee, herbal teas, and fresh water are always available.

Can I just come for an hour or a day before joining?

Yes — no membership commitment needed. Hourly visits at R100/hour are arranged via WhatsApp — we'll confirm a slot and you settle on the day. The Day Pass at R395 can be booked online directly. Both include childminding. If you join a membership afterwards, your day-pass value is credited to your first month.

Where exactly is Mama Haus?

37 Glenhove Road, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, 2196. Secure parking on-site, easy access from Rosebank, Sandton, and the M1.

What are your hours?

Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm. Saturdays and public holidays: open based on demand — drop us a WhatsApp on 072 916 0488 to confirm. Members get priority booking on busy days.

You don't have to choose between being a present mother and a working one.

Now in collaboration
with Standard Bank Private.