A cozy little home where big curiosity grows.
Meliland is a registered family childcare home where little ones learn through play, kindness, and gentle daily routines — in a safe, loving setting led by a trained early-childhood educator.
Tahereh Rahnama
Tahereh is the Founder and Provider of MeliLand Childcare, where she brings more than twenty years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Educational Management, pairing deep classroom expertise with a strong foundation in program leadership.
“A child who feels safe is a child who’s ready to explore. Connection is where confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning begin.”
Loving care, backed by real standards
Standards-aligned curriculum
Weekly lesson plans guided by the Healthy Beginnings framework (birth–36 months) and the Maryland Early Learning Standards — nurturing every area of growth through hands-on play.
Culturally responsive & multilingual
Activities celebrate each family’s home language, culture, and traditions — building identity and belonging. English and Persian (Farsi) are spoken every day.
Observation & family partnership
CDC milestone checks within 60 days and every 3 months, a personal portfolio for each child, and family conferences each Fall and Spring.
Gentle care for every stage
Each group has its own cozy rhythm and tiny class size, so your child gets the attention they deserve.
Little Sprouts
Infants are held, rocked, and adored. Feeding, napping, and tummy-time follow each baby’s own gentle schedule.
Ratio 1:3 · individualized careBusy Bees
Wobbly walkers explore with sensory play, music, and movement — building words, balance, and budding independence.
Ratio 1:4 · sensory & motor playCurious Cubs
Preschoolers dive into stories, art, and pretend play, learning letters, numbers, and how to be a good friend.
Ratio 1:5 · early literacyBright Stars
Before- and after-school care for big kids — homework help, reading, problem-solving, projects, and plenty of room to grow.
School-age care · before/after schoolCozy, predictable rhythms
Little ones feel safe when they know what comes next. Here’s the gentle flow of our day.
Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM. The day stays flexible — infants and young toddlers follow their own rhythms for feeding and naps, and the children love visiting our friendly resident canaries. 🐦
Simple, family-friendly enrollment
We keep enrollment simple and flexible. Full-time, part-time, and drop-in after-hours care are all available to fit your family’s week.
We’d love to share current rates and availability for your family — just reach out.
Request rates & availabilityReach out
Send us a quick note about your child and the days you need.
Visit & tour
Stop by our home, meet Tahereh, and see the cozy spaces.
Enroll
Complete simple paperwork and reserve your child’s spot.
Welcome!
Your little one joins the Meliland family. 🎉
Come say hello 👋
We’d love to meet your family. Reach out with any questions — we usually reply within a day.
Request information
Tell us a little about your family and we’ll reach out.