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Happy Elephant Child Care Center
LICENSEDWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 15 and 43. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Michigan.
3325 Aurelius Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
- Hours
- 5:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 14 children
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
The public record
- License number
- DC330077389
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Center
- Licensed capacity
- 14 children
- Address
- 3325 Aurelius Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
- County
- Not listed
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- Not listed
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Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 14 children)
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From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 48 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
things have really turned around with the new director. Youth learn daily and preschool is engaging. What I have a concern I raise it and it is taking seriously overall I'm satisfied with the experience
Ms. Q. Denise DavisFeb 11, 2026Caring for children is what they do best. I have been in Happy Elephant and personally know the employees here and they do an amazing job. Your child is what matters most to them. I highly recommend this establishment ♥️♥️♥️
Barbara BeboutFeb 4, 2026My daughter has been attending happy elephant since she was six weeks old she is now nine months old and I couldn’t be happier with the care she is provided, she’s happy the minute we walk in and sometimes don’t wanna leave, everyone including the older children have to say hi to her each morning. A lot of the reviews I see are far from how this place is run the staff is very friendly and informative you ask questions you’ll get your answers and being a pro active parent and discussing things and bring up any concerns with the director and teachers you will stay informed and up to date on your child. Communication and being understanding goes a long way. They do have policies and they do follow them I rather have them follow policy to ensure a safe, clean and sickness free environment every thing is not gonna be perfect, I’ve noticed the teachers work their butt off and noticed how much they care for each child I really think people forget their child isn’t the only one and I’ve seen these class rooms full and I know at the end of the day my daughter is cared for and loved on like they are family to her and is in the safest space I could ask for.
Cole BealSep 10, 2025My 2 & 4 year old were enrolled here for about 4 months. Most of the staff were very nice and friendly, but Kelly was not. My 4 year old never had any problems but every single day I was told that my 2 year old was having “a hard time listening” and it even got to the point that Kelly called me (while I was at work) and told me that teachers were wanting to quit over my TWO YEAR OLD not listening. Mind you she is TWO!! She was sent home for a runny nose and cough multiple times prior to this incident and I was told she could not come back until it went away. So my 2 year old could not attend daycare over a cold. I am a single mom with barely any help and this was very inconvenient for me! I was unsure how they were treating her while I wasn’t around because they never had anything positive to tell me about her. Every day when I went for pick up, I was never told anything about what my 4 year old did all day but always told negative things about my 2 year old. If you are looking for a first time daycare and wanting to trust strangers with your children I would not recommend! I feel like there is a lack of professionalism here and all situations regarding my children could have been handled differently.
Makayla ChandlerSep 7, 2025My two kids have been going to Happy Elephant since they were babies. They are now 7 and4, the teachers are great and we never had any issues. Any questions I may have the director Kelly has done a great job answering and providing information I may need.
Alicia VillarrealFeb 12, 2025My great nephew has been enrolled here for over 2 years. It is very convenient. I like that the director Kelly communicates the center's policies and keeps parents informed. She is straightforward in communication and makes sure things run smoothly. My nephew likes the lunches she makes. The whole center does a great job of keeping the kids safe and well cared for. They are kind and it is obvious based on how they talk to them. They have student work displayed and make sure the center is clean. They pay attention to the interests of the kids. My nephew loves to stay at home when he is able, but enjoys being at Happy Elephant. That is the biggest priority for me. I have never had to worry about him while he is there. I know he is safe and well cared for.
Jamie BalanowskiJan 30, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 2.9 average comes from 48 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star18
- 4 star4
- 3 star3
- 2 star2
- 1 star21
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