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.

WhatsApp Phumi Come see the space

Or try a half-day with your baby for R210 · book your trial →

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 the trial! 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

The R210 Half-Day Trial

Try us first. Decide after.

Four hours, your own desk, your baby in the nursery, and you in the building the whole time. Exactly how a real working day at Mama Haus runs.

A 30-minute tour and nanny meet-and-greet before you start
4 hours at a quiet, considered desk
On-site childminding for ages 0–3 years
High-speed Wi-Fi, real coffee, herbal teas, fresh water
Wellness pod and feeding station access
If you join afterwards, your R210 comes off your first month

The promise: If the space isn't for you, you don't pay a cent more. The R210 is the only cost.

Half-Day Mama

R210 /half day

4 hours. Childminding included. Bring your laptop and your baby.

Book your half day Or WhatsApp Phumi first

Takes about 90 seconds. 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
Bottles or breast milk, if you're using them
Baby snacks (yogurt, fruit, whatever they love)

For you

Your laptop and charger
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
Light snacks for mama
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

Get Started

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

Get Started

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. Day Pass also available at R395/day.

Community & Events

More than coworking

Wellness mornings, founder coffee, gentle parenting workshops. A community of mothers, building together.

Upcoming · 14 May

Mama × Calla Lane Pamper Morning

A morning of self-care: customisable manicure, pedicure, and massage. Curated brunch box. Childcare included.

Book the Pamper Morning · R380

Quarterly

Faith & Fitness

HIIT session, wellness talk, and curated brunch box hosted with The Whole & Well Club. Childcare included.

Join the next one

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?

Parents supply food, bottles, and nappies for their child. We provide a fully equipped feeding station, microwave, fridge, and quiet pumping pods. For mama, coffee, tea, water, and light snacks are always available.

How does the R210 trial work?

You book a 4-hour Half-Day Mama session online via our booking system. You'll get a confirmation, an arrival guide, and a warm welcome on the day. If you decide to join a membership afterwards, your R210 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.

Come and feel it

Bring the laptop. Bring the baby.

Or just come for tea first — we honestly recommend it. Your work in one room, your child cared for in the next, and the whole thing finally making sense.

WhatsApp Phumi · 072 916 0488 Book a free 20-min tour

Or jump straight to the half-day · book the R210 trial →

No pressure. No script. Just a mother who built this, talking to a mother who might need it.

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

Why the space works.

Nearness

Stillness

Sisterhood

Craft

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

You arrive

You settle your baby

You work

From the mothers who make Mama Haus home

I built the room I couldn't find.

Try us first. Decide after.

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

For your baby

For you

We provide

A plan for the season you're in.

Core Mama

Flex Mama

Standard Mama

Full Mama

Inside the house at 37 Glenhove.

More than coworking

Mama × Calla Lane Pamper Morning

Faith & Fitness

What mothers ask most

Bring the laptop. Bring the baby.