Your first visit
Everything to know before you come
Parking, power, paying, what to bring and how to help your child feel ready. Read it together, and bring your questions.
- Parking
- Free
- Wi-Fi
- Free
- Power
- Always on
Getting here
Find us on Marian Road
We are on Marian Road, a short drive from the Calabar Road junction, with the main entrance facing the almond trees. Drop-off is right at the front door, and there is free parking for sixty cars behind the building.
Coming by keke or taxi? Ask for Mosaic Children’s Hospital, Marian Road. On busy mornings, a 7:30 or after-school slot avoids most traffic.
Directions and contact- Address
- 27 Marian Road, Calabar, Cross River (example address)
- Parking
- Free, 60 spaces
- Drop-off
- At the front door
- Best times
- Before 8:30 or after 15:30
Before you come
A checklist for parents
Health card and results
Any past letters, scans or results you have, even on your phone.
Vaccination card
So we can see what is due.
HMO card
If you use one, or the HMO’s name and your number.
A comfort toy
A favourite toy or blanket helps in a new place.
Snack and water
Unless we have told you to fast for a test.
Your questions
Write them down. We will answer every one.
On the day
Inside the building
- 01
Front desk
Ground floor, by the fish tank. We check you in and give your child a tortoise sticker.
- 02
Waiting
A play area with books and quiet corners, and a feeding room for babies.
- 03
Clinic rooms
First floor, with a lift and a ramp. Every room has toys and a parent chair.
- 04
Tests
Laboratory and X-ray on the ground floor, with numbing cream for blood tests.
- 05
Pay and go
At the desk by card, transfer, POS or Receivly. Your plan arrives on WhatsApp.
Helping your child
Talking about the visit
We tell children exactly what will happen, in small words, and we never say it will not hurt if it might. Honest and gentle is what helps.
Read Ola’s story together the night before, and let your child choose a buddy in the booking steps. On the day, give them a job: holding the card, or telling the nurse their age.
If your child has a fear of needles, tell us when you book. Our play specialists can meet you first.
Read Ola’s storyFacilities
Small comforts, for long days
Power always on
Two generators and an inverter bank. No dark wards, no warm fridges.
Free Wi-Fi
For cartoons, homework and calling grandma.
Cafe
Hot meals and snacks from 7:00 to 21:00.
Prayer and quiet room
Open to all faiths, on the first floor.
Questions
Before your first visit
Can siblings come
Yes. The play area keeps them busy, though only one parent goes into the clinic room if space is tight.
Is there somewhere to breastfeed
Yes, a private feeding room beside the waiting area, and you are welcome to feed anywhere you feel comfortable.
What if we are late
Let us know on WhatsApp. We will fit you in or offer a new time the same day if we can.
All set for the visit
Book a time that suits school and traffic, or ask the front desk anything.