Shaping the Future of
Early Childhood Care
Early Learning Educational Services Limited (ELESL) is a nationally accredited centre training the next generation of skilled, compassionate child care practitioners across Nigeria — from our home in Ibadan since 2014.
Excellence in Child Care Education
Early Learning Educational Service Centre is positioned to provide a quick solution to the shortage of qualified ECE workforce ( Early Years Practitioners, Caregivers and Nannies). The Centre is Skill-centric and competence-based. The highlight is the focus on practical skills rather than theory. Period of training is just six months and could be less.
Nationally Recognised
Certified under Nigeria's NSQ Framework through QVSE — your qualification holds real weight with employers nationwide.
Founded by Experts
Established in 2014 by Professor Esther Oduolowu, a leading authority in Early Childhood Care and Education with over a decade of practice and policy development.
Supportive Learning
Qualified instructors provide hands-on mentorship, field placements, and one-on-one professional guidance throughout your training journey.
Child-Centred Philosophy
We believe in holistic child development without exclusion of any child — every programme reflects the latest research in child development, attachment, and inclusive practice.
Multiple Delivery Modes
Training delivered through in-person workshops, online modules, and real on-field practical experiences in approved ECE settings.
Certified Outcomes
Graduates receive a formal NSQ/QVSE certificate demonstrating competency and professional readiness to work with children in any setting.
Where Children Come First
Our Ibadan centre is a vibrant, safe, and nurturing space — for children and the practitioners who care for them.
Three Pathways to Professional Practice
All programmes are based on NSQ/NOS standards of the NBTE in ECCDE. Choose the pathway that matches your career goals.
Child Care & Learning Development
Comprehensive training covering child psychology, safeguarding, curriculum planning, health, nutrition, and developmental milestones from birth to age 8.
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Play
Training in play-based pedagogical approaches — child-centred learning, exploration, discovery, and stimulating indoor and outdoor play environments.
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Home Base Children Support
Specialist training for childminders, nannies, foster carers, and family support workers providing developmental support in home settings.
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Proudly Accredited by QVSE
ELESL operates as an officially approved training centre under Quality Vocational Skills Empowerment (QVSE) and the National Skill Qualification Framework — the benchmark for vocational excellence in Nigeria. Based in Ibadan since 2014.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Join a growing community of trained child care practitioners making a meaningful impact across Nigeria. Enrolment is open to adults 18+ — no prior qualifications required.
