Discover Our Ikigai

More than a daycare, we are a place to grow, discover, and find joy in learning.

Children playing joyfully at Ikigai

About Us

At Ikigai, we see childhood as a journey of joyful discovery. Our approach is inspired by the Japanese concept of Ikigai (生き甲斐)—a reason for being. We believe every child holds a unique spark, and our purpose is to nurture it.

By blending play-based learning with emotional intelligence, we create a safe, inclusive, and wondrous space where little minds find what they love, discover what they're good at, and begin a lifelong adventure filled with purpose.

A bright and cheerful preschool classroom with colorful toys and furniture.
Our Story

Born from Passion

Ikigai Day Care & Preschool, founded in February 2024, was born out of a passion to create a joyful, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for children.

Guided by the principles of purpose-driven learning, we combine international best practices with local values to prepare children not just for school—but for life.

Our Vision

  • Inspire children to uncover their unique purpose.
  • Create a world where early learning is joyful and mindful.
  • Develop a learning environment rooted in the Ikigai philosophy.
  • Encourage emotionally intelligent and socially responsible individuals.

Our Mission

  • Provide a safe, loving, and inclusive environment.
  • Integrate play-based learning with thoughtful structure.
  • Support holistic growth through purpose-driven activities.
  • Partner closely with parents for collaborative development.

Our Advisors

Guided by a passionate team dedicated to nurturing the potential in every child.

Mori Mariko
Education

Master of Arts (M.A)

Profession

Operation Director, JR Trading

Mori Mariko

Chief Advisor

Alhamra Parvin
Education

Masters in Food & Nutrition, B.Ed

Profession

Sr. Teacher & Coordinator, Gazipur Cant. Public School & College

Alhamra Parvin

Academic Advisor

Dr. Sharmin Ali
Education

MBBS, B.CS, MD, & CCD

Profession

Physician, Cardiologist, National Heart Institute & Hospital

Dr. Sharmin Ali

Medical Advisor

Board of Directors

Providing strategic leadership to ensure every decision aligns with our core values.

Md. Jakaria Julfiquar
Education

BBA, MBA

Experience

Former Head of Marketing, PRAN-RFL Group & CBO, Omni StrateG

Md. Jakaria Julfiquar

CEO

Elora Parvin
Education

Masters in Management, CA (CC)

Specialization

ECCD, Early Childhood & Ikigai Implication Specialist

Elora Parvin

Managing Director

Dipa Rani Saha
Education

Master’s in Finance

Specialization

ECCD specialist

Dipa Rani Saha

Director (Gulshan Branch)

Purni Aziz
Education

Masters in Arts

Purni Aziz

Director, External Affairs

Shahinoor Zeenia
Education

Masters in Arts

Specialization

ECCD & Day Care Specialist

Shahinoor Zeenia

Director, Operation