My son started at Lucky daycare when he was 6 months old, and I've always felt he was well cared for and loved with Afsar and Mehdi. It's clear he enjoys his time there, Afsar always knows how to engage him in play. I'm also so grateful for the nourishing meals they provide, it smells so good in the house at lunchtime! I don't know what we would do without them. I HIGHLY recommend Lucky daycare! read more

Lucky DayCare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

My now 4 year old son started at Lucky Daycare in December of 2023. We had an incident with our old daycare and needed to find a new place quickly. We were so lucky to find this Daycare. Afsar and Mehdi made everything so easy to get my son enrolled and he loves it there. Healthy food is provided, a great play room, wonderful outside play area, and lots of books and crafts to do. Afsar and Mehdi made us feel like part of the family. This is a wonderful place to help your children learn and grow. so grateful! read more

We really love Asfar and Mahdi in these 2 years. My daughter Chloe grew up so well with them and other little friends! Everyday she went to meet her little friends with happiness. Asfar is very caring to give parents details about her eating and growing. I highly recommended if you have a hard time to feed your kids, you have to com to this daycare!! It's hard to say goodbye to her little friends and loving Asfar. But we are very close by so we will come back to visit you all from time to time. Thank you for giving Chloe a wonderful toddler memory. read more

Lucky DayCare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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we love lucky daycare. They provide attentive care, really understand the needs of each child, provide great food, and our daughter always comes home with fun projects. Both of our children went here! read more

If I could rate this daycare higher in stars I would. I have had my daughter with Lucky daycare from when I went back to work from maternity leave when she was 5 months old and she just turned 3. She has been going here full time, 5 days a week for all 3 years of her life and my mama heart has truly been blessed and LUCKY to have found this amazing place. I have never once dropped my daughter off here crying or sad or anxious ever. She just LOVES being here with Afsar and Mehdi and all of her friends who also attend Lucky daycare. From the amazing, nutritious, healthy home cooked food they provide, the outside time, the fun activities, the interactions they have, the learning, the projects and the comfortability this daycare has provided my daughter and our family is truly unmatched.. Some other things I love about this place are the daily reports we get that will tell you what your child did that day, all the food they ate, when they had bathroom visits and how long they napped. My mama heart is so full knowing I have my daughter in such a loving, comforting, clean, happy environment. We love and adore this place and have only the most amazing things to say and reviews to share for Lucky daycare. read more

When my maternity leave was almost up, my husband and I panicked because we didn't know where to leave our 6 month old son. We did not have the luxury of a nanny or a family member to help us with child care. One of our co-workers who had a child similar in age, had referred us to their in-home child care taker. When we contacted them, they unfortunately weren't taking anymore kids, but had referred us to Lucky Daycare. When we interviewed with Mehdi and Afsar, they put our fears at ease. We were very comfortable with them. Both my husband and myself are nurses in the operating room with no flexibility with our schedule. Mehdi and Afsar even worked around our schedule so that we could get to work on time. Afsar, who does the primary care taking, was wonderful with our son. We kept him there for 3 years until he moved on to pre-k a few months ago. He was not only well taken care of, they treated him like a member of their family. She fed him well, read books, sang songs, took him for walks to the play ground, and helped to instill character in our son. They taught him how to share and how to be kind to one another. One other important thing I need to mention is that Afsar taught me how be a better mom. Liam is our first and only child and I had no idea what I was doing. Just watching how she is with the kids is just amazing. Like how she talks to them and treats them. She has an incredible amount of patience. You are lucky if you can get your child into Lucky Daycare. Love you guys. Thank you for everything... read more

As my daughter has approached preschool age, I am so sad to say goodbye to Lucky daycare. Afsar is amazing with children and has a way of diffusing situations between the kids with such ease which makes me believe she is the baby whisperer. My daughter was originally at Lucky daycare as an infant and refused to take the bottle. Afsar was so patient through the process and always kept me up to date with the progress. At a certain point, Stella was being spoon-fed milk to ensure she was getting in enough calories. This gave me so much reassurance that star Afsar had a true commitment to my daughters health and well being. Due to Covid-19, we kept Stella home but placed her back under Afsar's care after a 6 month absence. I was really nervous that she would have a hard time acclimating but she adapted with ease and I feel that Afsar's nurturing approach and calm made a big difference. Stella loves coming to daycare and when I pick her up she always has a big smile on her face (same goes for the other kids). Under Afsar's care, I was assured that Stella received nutritious meals, was kept stimulated with the books, arts & crafts, outdoor play time, and most of all, was in a nurturing environment. With that I am eternally grateful. Stella told me the other day she misses Afsar June. Hope we can visit soon again. read more

My son went to Lucky Daycare from October 2018 through January 2021 and I only pulled him out because his little sister was due so I am home full time right now and keeping us home due to Covid-19. Searching for childcare with my first child was scary, with my mind running wild of all the things that could happen. You hear horror stories and it's hard to trust a stranger with your baby. Like many of you, I toured different in-home daycares and spoke to different larger facilities. With other places my mommy senses just went off like something felt weird but I didn't know what. From day one my husband told me that if any small thing in my gut felt off it was for a reason, so ultimately it was my choice where we sent our son. When we visited Lucky Daycare and met Afsar and Mehdi, something about their demeanor just felt comforting. I got a sense that they were experienced and loving from that first meeting. Even though it's been a few months since my son has been there, he talks about them and his little friends almost every day. This daycare was his literal home away from home for most of his life. Afsar has taught him so much over the past two years and my son absolutely loves them. Some of the basics that are important: - Their fees are comparable to every other in-home in the area -The kids get snacks twice a day, breakfast and lunch. Afsar prepares nutritious meals and accommodates their dietary needs -They go outside daily weather permitting -No cameras (which I didn't care for because I would be obsessing over watching him all day long) but she writes out a daily note of what they did, ate, potty schedule and some highlights -They do all kinds of activites from painting to dancing and water play etc. - They have a set schedule of what they do every day which I actually still follow at home and is easy to stick to Listen, trust your gut when it comes to childcare. If something feels off it will be stressful and hard to trust your provider. I could literally go on and on but I think you get the jist of it. Thank you, Afsar and Mehdi, from the bottom of my heart for treating my child the way I would want him to be treated and for being his safe place away from home. read more

Lucky DayCare - My son with his friends and Afsar celebrating one of their birthdays. - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I found Lucky daycare through yelp, a year ago, and I remember being so worried about how my son will be taken care of. I was so happy to hear him say "I want to go to Afsar joon's home" by the end of the first week! Afsar has created a safe, caring and welcoming environment for all the children. I can see that kids are so happy in her home. She provides daily updates of my son's activities which is very useful as well. My 3 year is old is always excited to go to lucky daycare and he is engaged throughout the day with a variety of activities and projects. He has made good friends here. read more

We wanted to have a daycare with the highest level of attention and care to our child. Lucky Daycare has been amazing. We have had both of our kids here for over 4 years! The lessons have continued to pay off as they have gone to higher grades! The quality of service has been outstanding, both academically but also teaching the kids the art of fulfillment and gratitude! read more

My husband found Lucky DayCare online and for the past two years, my son has been a part of Lucky Daycare. His time with Afsar and Mehdi has been consistently joyous. I am profoundly thankful for having crossed paths with them and for the trust I've placed in them to care for my son. The daycare environment is truly great, and the other children have consistently shown friendliness towards my son. He has gained valuable learning experiences during his time there and already misses a lot Afsar and Mehdi. read more

Our son, Jacob has been going to Lucky DayCare for the past 2 years. We were so lucky to have been referred there by a friend because Afsar and Mehdi are amazing! They care so well for the children and Jacob is always excited to see them! Because of the limited amount of children in the daycare, each child gets a lot of attention. Afsar spends time reading and playing with them, prepares amazing meals for them, and gives them all outdoor time. She also keeps them on a great schedule that made our lives easier when it meal time, and putting Jacob down for naps. Our son loves it there so much that often he doesn't want to come home when we go to pick him up. We have toured a lot of day cares in the past but none we have found give the attention and love that we found at Lucky DayCare. If you are having trouble finding the right fit elsewhere for your child, please contact Afsar and Mehdi at Lucky DayCare. You will not regret it! read more

We have been so pleased with Lucky Daycare. My son absolutely loves Afsar and Mehdi and all the children. I know my son loves it because it's nearly impossible to get him to leave at the end of the day. He's always in a great mood when I pick him up and he wants to keep playing. I am also extremely impressed that my son at age two says please, thank you, bless you, and I'm sorry and he learned it all from daycare. I love that my son gets real foods at his meals like fruits, veggies, beans, grains, etc. I highly recommend Lucky Daycare and we are so sad to move away and have to leave Afsar and Mehdi. read more

My son was under the care of Lucky Daycare from 9/17 - 11/9/12. I thought things were going fine until Afsar presented me with a letter to terminate services on November 9th, without any notice whatsoever. When I expressed that I wished she had given me more notice, she said that she had been thinking about this for 10 days and finally decided to do it. Where was the communication to the parents 10 days ago? There were also prior incidents where lack of communication inconvenienced us (mentioned below). In my opinion, it is a very unprofessional way to run your business. She told me that my son spit up too much, was tired of cleaning up after him, and that he didn't nap well. I know that he does spit up, but it is not unmanageable. He is not in pain because of it and is a very happy baby. The nap thing was a surprise to me - she would give me daily papers showing his nap/feeding/changing times. Almost every day, he had taken three (at least) one hour naps! Specific Examples of poor communication from Lucky Daycare: 1. My son ran out of formula one day, so I had to take off from work, run to Target, and make it back there before his next feeding. Afsar said she had written it on the paper the day before for what he needed; I went home and checked that night - no mention of needing more formula. She did write down that we needed to bring more bibs and clothes though. 2. Afsar sent home a leaky bottle with my husband one night - she stuck it in a plastic bag with his dirty clothes/bibs, and didn't mention it once to my husband. When I asked him about the "leaky bottle" a few days later, he didn't know anything about it. She also couldn't keep my son on his normal feeding schedule. He is a pretty consistent little guy - 6-7 ounces every 3 hours, and two feedings of solids (oatmeal and veggies) per day. Afsar decided to give my son solids FIRST one day, before his formula. This caused him to only eat 19 oz of formula by the time I picked him up - his norm was about 29 or 30 oz. I'm no expert on children - this is my first one - but I thought it was common sense that a baby's primary source of nutrients needs to be formula/breastmilk before any solids. If she was unsure about the order of feeding him, she should have called me. A few last things to mention - The day she handed me the termination letter - she was texting me earlier that afternoon, while I was at work - to make sure I was requesting days off that the daycare would be closed during the holiday season. She insisted on us switching formulas to Nutrimagen and talking to the doctor about what more we could give our son for his spit up. The doctor prescribed Zantac for him to take twice a day. We switched formulas at the end of October and started Zantac a few days later. Our son no longer sleeps through the night - actually, he wakes up at least 3 times a night, screaming in pain. No surprise, we switched back to our original formula and stopped the Zantac. At the end of the day, I felt like a horrible mom for leaving my son there. Afsar clearly did not enjoy having him there, even though we were led to believe otherwise. Hopefully this information will help parents make a decision regarding daycare for their child(ren). I would strongly NOT suggest Lucky Daycare in Irvine as a quality daycare for your children. Continue looking elsewhere. read more

I wanted to provide a more current review since my daughter has been at Lucky Daycare for 2 1/2 years now (since the age of 4 months). My previous review still holds true, but I feel even more strongly now about Afsar's excellent care. Afsar is extremely kind, nurturing and patient with the children. She also treats each child as a very special individual, and has a wonderful way of connecting with and understanding each one. It's clear that her profession is truly a labor of love. This is evident in her interactions with the kids, but also in the way they interact with one another, as they learn through her example and guidance. Lucky Daycare is also full of fun and engaging toys and activities for the kids. Afsar also incorporates artwork and regular outside play time. All the children seem very happy and well adjusted, and the daycare has a strong "family away from home" feel. (So much so that the kids often want to stay once their parents arrive to pick them up!) There are also several other things I really appreciate as a parent. Lucky Daycare takes the kids' safety and well-being very seriously, and has always sincerely listened and responded to my wishes and requests for my child's care. Afsar also keeps her home very clean, and provides nutritious, home-cooked meals. Lucky Daycare also provides a very developmentally stimulating environment for the children through prepared lesson plans/activities, as well as through unstructured opportunities (for example, talking about the weather on the walk to the park). For all these reasons, my child has thrived at Lucky Daycare, and I've felt nothing but appreciation for and confidence in the care she has received. Lucky Daycare is a truly special place. read more

First and foremost, I definitely recommend Lucky Daycare to anyone looking for an alternative to overly structured "institutions" such as LePort and the various other montessori's in the area. Afsar and Mehdi run a wonderful in-home daycare. My son has yet to have a single bad day in his 8 months at Lucky Daycare. Drop off is uneventful. Christopher immediately jumps into play. Afsar and Mehdi have created a happy and welcoming environment in which Christopher can play without worrying about being separated from us. This speaks volumes to the quality of care and attention my son is receiving. read more

This update is long over due!!!! Our first daughter was in the care of Lucky Daycare for 3 years. So when we found out our second was on the way, we knew that it was the only place we wanted her to be. Having been with Lucky Daycare for the past 5 years we cannot praise them enough. Afsar and Mehdi have proven to be the utmost professional, loving, and stable care givers for our children. Communication, safety, cleanliness, and nurturing are all the qualities you look for in childcare. They are all that and so much more. The children are free to roam and explore in a safe, dedicated care space that provides an environment full of age appropriate toys and activities. Each day the children explore outdoors, participate in creative art projects, learn new songs and music, and engage in a variety of sensorial activities. A huge bonus was the meals that Afsar prepares. Being a very health conscious family, we were a little apprehensive relinquishing our child's diet to some strangers cooking, until we were shown what is prepared; homemade soups, quiches, kabobs, egg scrambles, the list goes on. Not only does she provide fresh, mostly organic food, her recipes are amazing, enticing even the pickiest eater to eat. When our children entered preschool, we found they were more than prepared in so many ways. Academically they were already very familiar with letters, numbers, months, days, seasons, etc. And equally important, they were socially prepared for preschool. They had already developed critical social skills such as; awareness of theirs and other's feelings, working and playing well with others, and sharing. Our family is truly blessed for having had Afsar and Mehdi provide the care and nurturing that was so critical to both our children in their early development. Thank You Afsar & Mehdi! read more

Afsar has been taking care of our little one for over a year now. We truly appreciate her loving and nurturing care. She is very attentive and patient with the children. She has great caring skills and the children truly love her as well. She provides a great atmosphere that promotes learning, play, and kindness. We have seen our little one grow in her home with good morals, speech, and friendship. Her home is neat and clean. Well organized and catering to just the children. Afsar has plenty of toys, gear, and games for the kids. Everything is clean and well taken care of. She makes great meals for the kids including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. She also provides milk and other drinks. All you need to bring is extra clothes, diaper, wipes, crib sheet and a blanket. She also has all the proper paperwork and licensing to operate her daycare. Her home is located in a convenient area near major roads, freeway, and beautiful parks. The neighborhood is only 7 years old and well maintained. The area is also very safe with a full time guard roaming the community. If you are looking for a daycare, definitely give Afsar a call. You will be moved by her caring nature and love for children. She is a very respectful and dedicated caregiver. Good luck! read more

Afsar has been taking of our little one for over a year now, and we couldn't be more pleased and blessed to have found her/Lucky Daycare! Every parent struggles with trying to find the best facility for their childcare needs, and we couldn't be more happy with our decision. Afsar is truly nurturing, patient, trustworthy, knowledgeable with infant/child development, and kind. She is truly one-of-a-kind caregiver and our little one continues to thrive everyday with her speech, cognitive development and social interaction. Lucky Daycare's facilities are clean, organized, and loaded with educational toys and games for the kids. Daily walks around the neighborhood and the park are part of their curriculum, which the kids love as well! Afsar also cooks healthy meals and snacks for the kids, recognizing each child's eating habits to satisfy their nutritional needs. We are so thankful to have found Afsar/Lucky Daycare to care for our little one and are confident that you will feel the same way too! read more