Au Bonheur des Enfants is a licensed French immersion home day care service that offers a play based learning environment and welcomes families from all backgrounds. Au Bonheur des Enfants was born with the vision to provide children with a fun and stimulating environment immersed in French language and culture. It is located in a calm, friendly neighborhood on the East side of Lansing (close to Michigan State University Club). Our goal is to provide a safe environment where children can develop and acquire new knowledge in an enjoyable French-speaking environment, feel comfortable, respected, and cared for. Each child has their own pace and personality and we wish to help them bring out the best in themselves and start them on their journey to a bilingual life with all the joys that will bring. Studies show that exposure to a foreign language in the early stages of a child’s development enables children to fluently master that language and develop a multifaceted perspective of the world. As a result, children who learn a second language are better equipped to communicate and adapt their interactions with people of different cultural backgrounds and perspectives. We offer the following: - Full French immersion - Fun, affordable, and safe place to learn French -Cleanliness and good sanitation are among our top priorities. The daycare is cleaned daily and follows all state mandated guidelines for health and safety. - We focus on your child's individual needs - Crafts, reading and other interactive activities - Healthy meals and snacks are provided (Home cooked meals with many organic ingredients used). - We have plenty of space for your child to explore, indoor and outdoor play areas. - We make sure you are kept informed of your child’s progress, so you can feel secure in the knowledge that they are safe and happy while in our care. Whether you plan to prepare your youngster for future education in French immersion or just want to give them the benefits of early language acquisition, Au Bonheur des Enfants is the right choice for your child. Your child is in good hands and guided by great hearts.