Au Bonheur des Enfants - French Immersion Daycare

Our son started at this daycare when he was just 16 months old and stayed until he was 4 and a half. Saad and Khadijah have been absolutely wonderful from the very beginning so kind, warm, and welcoming. They truly cared for Rayan like family, and he loved going there every day. One of the things we really appreciated was the French environment. Rayan was exposed to a new language early on, and it really helped him start speaking faster. Another big plus was the fresh, home-cooked meals they provided daily, we never had to worry about packing food, and we knew he was eating healthy. Overall, our experience has been nothing but positive. We’re expecting another child soon, and without a doubt, we plan to send them here too. We’re so grateful to Saad and Khadijah for creating such a loving and nurturing space for our son.

I am so grateful to Khadija and Saad for the excellent care they give my three year old son. The daycare is well structured, calm, loving and provides an environment for children to thrive. My son is learning French, eating healthy food (a menu is posted every week) and is taught how to kindly interact with his peers. It is a huge relief to find a daycare where I do not have to worry about how my son is doing while I am at work. We are so grateful to have found Au Bonheur des Enfants. Thank you Khadija and Saad for everything you do!

Au Bonheur des Enfants has been an exceptional daycare for my son. He has been there for about two years now and is always excited when he arrives. You can tell how passionate Khadija and Saad truly are about caring for children and creating an environment for them to thrive. The food, structure, and care are exceptional.

Exceptional Daycare with Caring Owners and a Great Environment! Our daughter had an absolutely wonderful experience at Au Bonheur des Enfants, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From the moment we met Khadija and Saad, the owners and caregivers, we knew we had found a special place. They are incredibly kind, caring, and attentive, treating our daughter like family every single day. The warm, nurturing environment made a huge difference in her comfort and happiness, and we always felt confident she was in good hands. The immersive, engaging setting at Au Bonheur des Enfants encouraged our daughter’s overall growth and development. We were amazed at how much she blossomed during her time there, learning important social skills and gaining confidence in her abilities. Thanks to their excellent care and guidance, she was more than ready for preschool and excited to continue learning. On top of the educational benefits, the food at Au Bonheur des Enfants was outstanding. Khadija and Saad provided healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals, which our daughter really enjoyed. It’s not easy to find a daycare where both the environment and the meals are so well thought out, and this truly stood out to us. Located in a calm, friendly neighborhood on the East side of Lansing, near Michigan State University, Au Bonheur des Enfants is the perfect setting for young children to thrive. If you’re looking for a daycare where your child will be well cared for, learn in a supportive environment, and be treated like family, we highly recommend Au Bonheur des Enfants!

We choose to send our child to Au Bonheur des Enfants because we wanted an excellent environment for them to grow and thrive. Here they provide ample free play time, structured learning to prepare for school, a healthy food regime, effectively no screen time, and all while learning a second language. Khadija and Saad really go above and beyond as evidenced by the food, providing a large variety of fruit and entrees for the children, while also taking allergies and food preferences into account. In addition, every birthday is celebrated with a party and my child is always happy to see them. Overall, all I can say is c'est magnifique!

Our son has been going to Au Bonheur des Infants for almost a year now and we couldn’t be happier to have him enrolled here! Khadija and Saad are so professional in all that they do and you can see they truly care for each child, our son lights up when he sees them. We love that the day is structured mixed with lessons and play. Everything is clean and organized. They provide food taking into consideration any dietary or allergy restrictions, of course. Khadija always makes a habit to check in with me and see how I’m doing as a new parent too, which is so kind. Most importantly though I feel like our son is in a safe, caring environment and I have never doubted that for a second since the first day of drop off. We feel incredibly lucky to have found them and can’t wait to watch our son thrive even further in their care!

Au bonheur des enfants is a wonderful daycare! Khadija and Saad are extremely attentive , patient and nurturing caregivers. My two children have grown up with them in an engaging , warm environment that has fostered their autonomy and socialization with other children. As an early childhood teacher myself, having experience in other daycare and school settings, I can say with confidence that Khadija and Saad’s daycare is very well run with a nutritious, weekly meal plan , developmentally appropriate educational practices and consistent daily routines. They are conscientious in following the children’s rhythm and pace. I particularly appreciated how seamless and carefree my children’s potty training experiences were !! As a mother of French-American children, I have been very pleased to see that my children’s receptive and expressive French language has been kept in regular practice via short, playful mini-lessons during their stay at Au Bonheur des Enfants. If you are looking for nurturing , trusted and experienced daycare providers who foster a whole child approach to caregiving, I highly recommend Khadija and Saad. They are exceptional !!

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).