The Children’s
Language Centre

Questions

What parents ask us first.

I don’t speak Yorùbá. Will I be able to keep up?

Yes — and you are in the majority. The programme is built for households where the parents understand some Yorùbá, or none at all.

You get weekly WhatsApp support with the words and songs your child is learning, so you can join in without having to study. Most parents find they pick up more than they expected, usually because their child corrects them.

Who comes to my house, and how do you check them?

A CLC tutor — recruited, background-checked, trained and continuously reviewed by us. You contract with CLC, not with the tutor.

If a match is not right for your family, you tell us and we change it. You do not have to manage that conversation yourself.

Is this childcare?

No. CLC does not offer childcare, babysitting, or unsupervised care of any child. A responsible adult is always present in the home during a session.

How much does it cost?

Pricing is per family, not per child — one price covers up to 3 children. We share it on your 15-minute conversation. Nothing is due to book a conversation.

How often are the sessions, and how long is the programme?

There are three fixed tracks, and you choose one. The Monday track runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday; The Tuesday track runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday — both are three 90-minute sessions a week, at 2:00pm or 4:30pm.

The Weekend track runs Saturday and Sunday at 9:00am, 11:30am, 2:00pm or 4:30pm. Two sessions a week, one fewer than the weekday tracks. The price is the same.

The programme runs for 12 weeks, in your home.

What age is this for?

For children aged 4 and over. A family can enrol up to 3 children on one price.

Where do you operate?

We are launching with a limited Founding Families cohort in Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse 2, Guzape and Katampe.

If you’re elsewhere, leave your details anyway — we will let you know when we reach you.

Is there religious content?

Gratitude and reflection are a standard part of every session, alongside song, story and play. We describe this fully in the parent agreement and onboarding pack, and we are happy to walk you through it on the call.

Gratitude and reflection in every session →

Can I enrol more than one child?

Yes — up to 3 children, each aged 4 or older, on one price. One enrolment covers up to three children. If you have more, the others can join through a second enrolment at its own price, or join our waiting list.

What if I need to reschedule a session?

Fees are paid in advance and are not refunded once your month or quarter has started. Move a session at least 24 hours ahead. Later than that, it counts as delivered.

What happens if my tutor cancels?

If our tutor cancels, you get a make-up session or a credit. If a match is not right for your family, we change it.

How do I pay?

Online through Paystack, or by bank transfer. Paystack handles your card details; we never take them on this website. A receipt is sent to you automatically once you have paid.

What do you do with my phone number?

We use it to reach you on WhatsApp about your consultation, and nothing else. We do not sell or share it. The full detail is in our privacy policy.

Still wondering about something? Ask us on WhatsApp — or bring it to the call.