Best Child Care Agency Lansing Near Me

Laura LaMore: Hands down one of the best daycares in the Lansing area.Kadija and Saad are an organized, well-prepared, and caring team who have provided a consistent and nourishing environment for my two children for 2 years. They cook amazing, fresh foods for the kids, which range from about 6mo-5years. They are always getting the kids to try new foods, but remain hyper vigilant about any food allergies.They also try new activities with the kids and have daily French lessons. The kids have a set routine where they explore and learn with free play while also maintaining a structure for lessons and life skills (using cups or utensils, manners, potty training, hand washing). Kadija and Saad are extremely responsible, and provide dates a year in advanced of their scheduled vacation. They are also available via text or call any time if you want updates, pictures, or anything!I HIGHLY recommend Au Bonheur des Enfants for your childcare needs.

Kristen Mapes: Our daughter has been with Khadija and Saad for a year now, and we cannot overstate how much we appreciate them. They really care about her and take joy out of her personality and growth, and they aren't phased when she is having a tough day or a toddler rant. They educate all of the kids in a fun, clam, and natural way, so they learn but without any pressure. They go the extra mile to celebrate holidays and birthdays with the kids. Things are easy because we know that she is fed well and cared for (naps, toothbrush, etc) so we don't stress about needing to pack a bag each day, and we benefit from their focus on learning skills like picking up, using utensils, etc.

Yy W: My daughter really enjoyed her time at Au Bonheur des Enfant! Khadija and Saad took such good care of her. She learned a lot and became a happier and smarter girl.

Shohn Johnson: Our 2 year old daughter, Sophie, has attended Au Bonheur for about a year. Khadija and Saad run a very structured daycare with a focus on nutrition, learning, safety and most importantly - affection and love.Sophie has learned how to both interpret and speak limited French and enjoys showing off this skill every chance she gets. The kids have daily lessons learning the alphabet, counting, fine motor skills, etc. They also enjoy very nutritious, well-rounded, French-inspired meals each day. Outdoor time is frequent and weekly yoga lessons have recently been introduced. We often receive photos and videos of Sophie participating in activities or free play with her friends. Sophie has even named a doll after Khadija and totes her around at home.I cannot say enough good things about the care Khadija and Saad provide our child. Sophie has older siblings who attended two other Lansing area daycares and Au Bonheur is by far the best, all around. We are extremely grateful for the time our daughter has been able to spend at Au Bonheur des Enfants.

Daniel Selahi Durusoy: Our son has spent a year with Khadija and Saad and had a great experience. He started learning French in this daycare and progressed quickly, and this motivated me to start talking with him in French at home as well, making him a trilingual before age 3. We have been very pleased with the care he received, kind friends, healthy food, and great outdoors play area as well.

Theresa Metzmaker: Salmon, couscous, vegetables, fruit, veal, bulgur, and quiche. These are just some of the delicious meals that my toddler eats at her favorite place on earth, her daycare, Au Bonheur des Enfants. My daughter dances in her car seat when we pull up in the morning. When Saad opens the door, my daughter dances on the porch and exclaims in joy to be heading into her second home. I can not put into words how happy it makes me that my daughter can attend Au Bonheur des Enfants.Khadija is exceptional with the children, she cares about their health, development and well-being. Both Khadija and Saad are kind, caring, and wonderful caregivers. To be able to drop my daughter off at a place that is so warm, caring, and CLEAN is so comforting. I recently had a significant health scare and spent over a month in the hospital followed by a month in another city with my son in NICU. Through this time away from my daughter I was so grateful to know my daughter had the routine of going to Au Bonheur des Enfants and the knowledge that she was safe there and happy. To find a daycare that brings that kind of comfort is truly a blessing. Khadija and Saad are a blessing.One of the things that initially drew me to Au Bonheur des Enfants is they are a French immersion daycare. My daughter has been attending Au Bonheur des Enfants for a little under a year, and she understands so much French. I am grateful every day that we found Au Bonheur des Enfants and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a daycare.

Ryan S: We had the absolute pleasure of taking our daughter here when Khadija was just starting out. She was amazing. Plain and simple. If you are luck enough to get the chance to bring your child here you will not be sorry. I CANNOT recommend it enough. Not only do you receive superior childcare - healthy snacks and lunches - it is also a French immersion daycare. I wish her all the best and all the success in the world.

Matthew Raymond: 5 stars is no joke for this French Immersion Daycare. Au Bonheur des Enfants delivers a satisfactory experience in every single way, every single day.The food Khadija and Saad serve is not only communicated clearly to the parents, with a menu taped to their front door every week, but it is also always chock full of healthy recipes. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the norm.The space used by Au Bonheur des Enfants is wonderful. There is an entire backyard's worth of space that is available for the children to play when the weather is nice and a purpose-driven segmented space inside to handle the rotation of tasks during the day. Eating and sleeping upstairs, while the noisier play and bathroom spaces are downstairs. Perhaps my favorite aspect is that there are no screens; no TVs get used to keep children busy for a moment or anything. With how ubiquitous and easy it is to use even just a little bit of screen time to corral children it is a relief to know that no corners are cut when it comes to making sure the children are cared for properly.Our child's progression in picking up French has been phenomenal. What starts as a few basic greetings soon has them counting over 10, pointing out colors on their placemat, and even responding sometimes to a question in french; i.e. Mom: "Look at that!" Child: "*gasp* regardé!".Khadija and Saad also take the time to give you a personal moment with that child during the day. Occassionally we will receive a text message with a picture, a video, or just talking about a special moment that had happened. It's lovely to be able to get a view into your child's day while unable to be there with them.The peace of mind we get knowing our child is eating healthy food in a screen-free, compassionate, diverse, and educational environment from people who truly love and enjoy caring for children is priceless. I couldn't recommend applying to Au Bonheur des Enfants higher!

Ciera Trice: Khadija and Saad of Au Bonheur des Enfantes are angels on earth. We learned of this daycare, through a friend, after a poor experience with a local large chain daycare facility. From the initial tour, I felt at ease and confident about the care Khadija and Saad would provide to my little one. The home is immaculately clean, organized, safe, and child-friendly. I love that they rotate the toys every couple weeks, to keep things interesting for the kids and to not have too much around at once.Khadija has always been so kind to send photos, videos and updates, which was reassuring and comforting. My child has picked up the French language quickly, and is able to both understand and communicate simple phrases in French. We started at the daycare in the middle of the pandemic, and Khadija and Saad have been diligent and exercising every possible measure to keep all the kids safe. My child has not contracted any illnesses during her time at Au Bonheur des Enfantes—ever! I credit much of this to the clean environment and structured routines Khadija and Saad have for the children.I doubt you will find another daycare in the area that serves entrees like salmon (yes salmon for toddlers! I love it!), chicken shawarma, couscous, fresh organic vegetables, and other delicious entrees daily. I have a picky eater; however, at school, she always eats everything Khadija and Saad prepare for her. Khadija is so loving and caring toward the children. She always refers to the daycare as their second home, and treats them like family. Saad is patient and kind, always greeting the children with a smile.At a previous daycare, there were cameras in the classroom, and I was always checking. Khadija and Saad have restored my faith and trust in childcare, to the point where I have not even missed having access to the camera feed, because I know and trust 100% that my child is safe, happy, and being properly cared for. Being able to work throughout the day, worry-free, with that type of peace of mind is priceless. Every time we get ready to leave our home, my child asks if “we are going to see Khadija and Saad.” She loves it there, as well as, all her friends. I love that the daycare is so diverse, with children from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The fellow parents are also always friendly and kind. Au Bonheur Des Enfantes is truly a Lansing gem. Please feel encouraged to enroll your child. They are the best of the best! You will be so glad to have Khadija and Saad caring for your child(ren).

Sonya Craig: Au Bonheurs des Enfants is an exceptional childcare facility. My son was always so well cared for there by Khadija and Saad. I loved the exposure that he got to French; over the course of his two years there he became able to communicate so well in French even though we spoke English at home. It was a real joy to experience! In addition to the language and cultural enrichment, other plusses were the exposure to children both younger and older to him; a very comfortable home setting; the healthful and tasty meals that were supplied (think quiche, couscous, lots of tasty fruit and veg), ; and the consistency of care by the same two care providers.

Alison Lee: Au Bonheur des Enfants is a great daycare! Khadija and Saad do their utmost to promote a healthy lifestyle, good eating habits, and a safe environment for learning French. For the past 2 years, our son has learned so much about being an individual and how to interact with the world around him. He is so kind and patient with us when switching between multiple languages. We cannot thank, Khadija and Saad, enough for being along side us in raising our son. We hope other parents will consider Au Bonheur des Enfants as a beneficial part of their child's life.

Peguy Gaboton: When we found out about Au Bonheur des Enfants - French Immersion Daycare, we did not hesitate to enroll our little one. We deliberately drive about 45 min each trip, 5 days a week to take her to Khadija & Saad, when we could have chosen  daycare closer to where we live. It is worth every early morning awakenings and every drive before sunrise and after sunset. Our little one not only understands when spoken to in French, she's starting to speak it. We are amazed by the fact that she can identify certain body parts in both languages.We are particularly grateful to Khadija & Saad for taking excellent care of our little one in a very loving way within a safe and cozy environment that feels like home. They are very responsive when communicating with us. They update us with cute pictures often. They listen to our concerns; they inquire about her developmental progress at home. They reassure us about coordinating with us when she is entering new milestone stages; and they help us reinforce good habits and behaviors. They are accommodating when it comes to us using cloth diapers. They feed her healthy and diverse food. And speaking of diversity! Words cannot explain how invaluable it is to know that our little one is growing in a setting where she can interact, play, make friends and learn with peers of different cultural, ethnic, and family backgrounds.

Chelsea Gettel: My son has attended Au Bonheur des Enfants for over two years and I don't think a better day care could exist. As a mother training to be a pediatrician and former elementary school teacher I have very high standards for my child’s care. Khadija and Saad have continued to not only meet those standards but exceed them. They are both very knowledgeable and experienced. They go above and beyond to provide an environment that is every bit as clean, fun, and educational as our home. I am so grateful that my son has the privilege of eating a diverse range of fresh healthy home cooked food daily. He is also learning many positive behaviors and habits through supportive behavior techniques. Additionally, I am thrilled that he has been learning French as a second language. I love that Au Bonheur des Enfants has provided my son all of these opportunities in a home like setting where he is looked after for by wonderful people that truly care about him and our family. He absolutely loves going to day care. It easy to see how much Khadija and Saad care about all of the children and that they have created a space that children feel safe and loved. My son is thriving, and I know this is in part thanks to the dedication Khadija and Saad have for providing the best care for children. I always recommend Au Bonheur des Enfants to anyone seeking childcare.

Danielle Keyton: I'm so in awe of the progress my son has made since starting at the daycare. He adjusted so easy and now daycare is truly a second home. They prepare all meals for him, fresh and healthy! He loves everything! He even eats things there he won't eat at home. It's remarkable. He has been picking up French so quickly! At 21 months old he's counting to 20! On top of being in the middle of a global pandemic I am able to feel confident that my son is safe and healthy. The love Khadija and Saad have for the children is priceless. I highly recommend!

Murielle Ålund: My little one has been attending the daycare "Au Bonheur des Enfants" for the past 2 years, and we could not have dreamed of a better place for her. Khadija and Saad are some of the most caring people I have ever met. They are not just caring for our child, she is family. She receives attention, affection and a thorough education, as kids of all ages have a learning session in the morning with Saad or Khadija. She also has the luxury to be served home made, healthy meals made fresh every day and goes outside daily if the weather permits it. She learns respect, discipline and builds precious friendships with each of the 11 other children in the home. She strives and even gets angry at us for not sending her there on weekends, what better sign good we get about the quality of the care she gets?

Lane Masoud: Our children are thriving here. Saad and Khadija provide a wonderful, structured learning environment. We feel very safe leaving our babies in their hands and as a parent, that feeling is priceless.

Andrew McFarland: We have been sending our child here since they were 18 months old (now almost 3). Khadija and Saad are very good at caring for children. They use redirection to solve any potential conflicts and it works wonders. My partner is a Francophile and we enjoy having our child raised with an emphasis on French culture. We often get compliments for how well our 3 year old can speak French, they can speak fluently with other adults. The meals are a wide variety of home made dishes that are heavily if not totally French cuisine. Activities include singing, drawing, and playing with toys, all while speaking French. They play outside in a large fenced in backyard as weather permits. They also have structured alone time which is very important for children and often overlooked in larger daycare environments. Being a small daycare with two caregivers they are limited to taking only 12 children. To me that means my child gets the attention they need, unlike some larger / more commercial establishments. I would recommend this daycare to anyone for the care and attention they provide.

Naif Alzahrani: Really professional child care, Khadijah and Saad are very careful and professional. My son all times ask me to go there!

Domonique Wojciechowski: Au Bonheur is an amazing child care facility. I am so happy and blessed that my child can attend. Khadija is thoughtful, patient, kind and truly makes each child feel at home. Khadija exposes them to language, diverse foods, and learning. I also enjoy that my child is able to learn French. The children are like a family and that makes it really special.

Alex Brace: A wonderful, diverse, safe daycare. Making that decision to put your child in daycare is an important decision and this daycare is the right choice. The providers and the space are wonderful. I would choose this daycare ten times out of ten.

Stephanie Riley: My son has been going to Cozy Bear since he was 3 months old. And he loves it! Paige and May care so much about every child. The food is always healthy and homemade. They even make their own yogurt! They plan activities that support development and are very supportive of new parents. Cozy Bear has really become part of the family.

Nicole Morack: My daughter has attended since she was four months old and Cozy Bear is her second home. She adores Paige and May, and I never worry about the care they provide her. I feel secure knowing my daughter is receiving excellent care while I’m working! I highly recommend Paige and May to anyone.

Jazzmine Lyons: My husband and I have 2 children who attend Cozy Bear. We have been so happy with the quality of care they have received. They have great hours, great prices, and make healthy meals.Our daughter is very shy and our son is in the separation anxiety phase. Paige and May have handled this with ease and made both of them feel so comfortable. After the first week, my daughter came home saying “I love my school, it’s the best school ever!”

Brad Smith: Our daughter was born in February and has been going there since she was able. She’s has developed friends and the social interaction she’s needed during her formidable year. Paige and May are great and always kind and it shows because our daughter loves being there. They communicate great and have made this pandemic a breeze.

Alexa Allen: We love Cozy Bear - my daughter truly feels at home there and it's not uncommon for her to cry when we leave. She loves May and Paige, and they love her right back! We love the variety of ages that our daughter gets to play with, and she has great friends. It isn't easy leaving your child at daycare every day, so we're happy to have found Cozy Bear. It is so important to us that she sees the same faces every day, has love, security and a second home when we are working.

Dana Anayi: They provide nothing but ultimate care and love to those kids! Sometimes, the kids refuse to leave with their parents ; they would prefer to continue playing! That’s how much they feel safe and loved by both Paige and May

Calliope Porter: I give Cozy Bear my highest recommendations! They are so loving with the babies and children. Paige & May are patient, attentive, and really get to know each child. They feed them a variety of nutritious homemade meals. My kid loves playing with the toys, the sand, in the yard, the special activities they set up, and the other children! He is sometimes upset when it's time to leave and go home!

Annabelle Estera: We are so happy with our experience at Cozy Bear! Our 1-year old has been going since he was 3 months old. Paige and May are caring, attentive, and our son has a great time playing with them and the other kids. We highly recommend them and are so appreciative of the care they have provided for our son!

Sara Weeden: Love Cozy Bear! My daughter has been attending for over three years. They provide personal attention and care to the kids. They have a fenced yard for outdoor play, lots of toys, and they make most of the food they feed the kiddos.

Reem Mekhayel: May and Paige are suck nice and caring people , my 16 months old son loves to go there.. Cozy Bear is clean , cozy and feels like home. Highly recommend.Reem M

Mollie Asiedu: Cozy Bear Child Care is a wonderful daycare for my 22-month-old. We’ve tried several daycares in the past and never truly felt comfortable leaving our son in another person’s care until we met Paige and May from Cozy Bear. They treat your child as their own and the children look to them as second parents. It truly is a “cozy” environment where you children get one-on-one attention. Not only do they take phenomenal care of my child, they teach him new words/skills daily. He now knows how to count to 20, the alphabet, colors and shapes. I never feel guilty dropping my child off because I know he is in good hands. Thank you Paige and May!

Elizabeth Dreja: My toddler son has been going to Cozy Bear for several months and loves Paige and May! They are wonderful and caring women, who I feel comfortable leaving my son with! It makes my heart happy to know that when I drop him off in the morning he is excited to be there and will have a great time playing with the other children! Wonderful, thoughtful women with big hearts!

M Taylor: My child hasn't started here yet and I'm happy very unprofessional, not organized and the director need to learn respect!

Rikki McDermott: Best childcare ever!!! ❤

Kenshamier Greenlee: Critical:Professionalismdirector is very rude

Jennifer Cook: Excellent care. Daughter attended preschool in 2009

Amanda Kappler: This place is great. My daughter never wants to leave and wants to go home with her teachers for sleepovers!! Staffing is a headache for everyone. It’s clean, organized and best of all my daughter learns something new every day. Everyone is courteous and they just love children. They have been flexible and accommodating throughout quarantine. I travel past many other centers on my way each day, so my kids can attend Morgan’s.

Daniel Richardson: Very unreliable. My kids would be sent home with “temperatures” but when checking them at home would have no temperature at all. My kids would be sent home weekly because of staffing issues to the point where we were told our kids couldn’t come in on certain days because it was “their turn.” Don’t send your children here if you want a stable environment you can send your kids to EVERY WEEKDAY! Disrespectful director with dishonest practices who makes her own rules and still doesn’t follow them.

Angel Baby: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueExcellent communication when it comes to the children!

Trinya McAfee: Don't bring your kids here because the daughter who works up front will be rude to you for no reason.

Robyn Baker: Horrible staff, have zero education in child development, understaffed. Will not work with you when problems occur and will hide behind a screen instead of fixing problems. Refuses face to face meetings to try and help. Do not take your kids here

Tiffany Hasbany: Very rude! Have been on waiting list for over a year called them several times every time was told something different. My spot on the waiting list has been given away several times and when I say something about it they tell me we’ll go somewhere else!

Iliana Zamora: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Value

Blair Marie: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,ValueLazy daycare. Haughty and pretentious.

Sarah Jarvi: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueS&G cared for our little one for a few months but in that short time they became family. Our baby made great developmental strides while in their care and I always felt confident that she was in great hands. We will miss S&G and can't recommend them more!

Dustyn Coontz: I've had the chance to put my daughter in three excellent daycares. Scribbles and Giggles is the best yet. It's sometimes scary being a parent, but they have excellent security measures in place to keep the kids safe. It's also worrisome to think that your kid will not get enough energy or creativity out (leaving you to pay the price after a long day of work), but there is so much intellectual, creative, and physical stimulation for the kids. These are crazy times where divisiveness is around every corner, surrounding every issue, but my white daughter gets to spend time with people who don't look like her and gets to understand just from being around children of other ethnicities that diversity is an incredible thing. It's tough sending your child off to learn from other people when you don't know those other people or what will be taught, but my kiddo has only seemed to have ever picked up one bad habit from S&G––she came home saying "Go Green!" We were able to correct course and she now sings "Hail to the Victors" and says "Go Blue," so crisis averted. Other than that, she's only ever brought good things home (including telling mom and dad not to use "potty words"). My overall point: Scribbles & Giggles is great. Whatever legitimate concerns you have as a parent, the people at S&G should be able to assuage them. If you're thinking about what daycare in Lansing, MI is right for you, look more into Scribbles & Giggles. I'll wager you'll love it.

allysia Veloz: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value

April Mae Cates: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueMy kids absolutely love this daycare! They are clean, friendly, active, and fun! They teach our children how to be independent as well as skills of life from a young age. I love it! The owner is super friendly and easy to talk to! I highly recommend!

Chad Morgan: Best daycare ever everything they do is awesome. my son loves it and he has been talking way more and using more words ever since he started. He is developing very fast and they have very friendly staff.

Christina Morris: My son just started last month and we love it, he enjoys going to daycare. Awesome staff!

sonia schumitsch: My son has attended Scribbles and Giggles since he was 3 months old, Brynn and her team do a tremendous job and I would not be able to work full time with peace of mind without them. I couldn't be more thankful to all the ladies for taking such wonderful care of my son.

Jasmine Stoudamire: Scribbles & Giggles Child Care Learning Center: Did a good job in promoting the learning and the play areas for all children of all ages. As an former employee, I did not like how the owner took the word over other employees without checking the situation- first.Remember there are two sides to every story.

Jessica Wills: Little Dreamers is by far the best childcare center in the city of Lansing. My daughter is so well cared for in the Preschool classroom, and she loves coming to school every day! The staff are professional, loving and go above and beyond for the care of my child. Highly recommend.

Raquel Pryor: I have known Jackie (the owner) for over 10 years and initially met her professionally. My oldest has attended her daycare since he was 2.5 (2018) and my youngest since he was 4 months old. I never once worried about the care and attention provided by her care. Jackie exemplifies great communication skills, patience with the children, creative indoor & outdoor activities, learning initiatives appropriate for their age and healthy food options. Finding someone that cares for my children the way they do has given me so much peace of mind. My children absolutely love and adore her and the other workers. I highly recommend her services and have referred her personally on many occasions.

Joshua Southern: Mrs. Taylor is one of the most loving, caring and genuine people I've ever met. My son started when he was two years old. Now he is five years old. The growth I've seen in him over these three years has been great. They really take there time to cater to your kids needs and really cares about the development of your child. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone. As a young business professional. I've been given that peace of mind while at work. I can't wait until the new center opens. Mrs. Taylor will be a staple in the community.

RISKY MUSIC GROUP: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueMy child has been going to Little Dreamers since he was to years old. He's now 5. Mrs. Taylor is one of the most genuine, loving people I've ever met. She has given my wife and I a peace of mind knowing that our child is in good hands. I highly recommend this daycare.

Ellen Heinitz: I moved my almost 3 year old to Little Dreamers last year and I wish I had done it sooner, because he has blossomed there! Mrs. Jackie genuinely cares for all her "Little Dreamers" and the kids just adore her and everyone there. Now at almost 4 my son can't wait to get to daycare each day. He loves the meals they feed the kids, and loves playing out in the large fenced in back yard. Mrs. Loni and Mrs. Alicia make each day fun for the kids, and all of the staff has been very professional and cautious about Covid protocol.