Raising emotionally aware, nature-connected children — together.
Hi, I’m Bee!
Welcome to Mother Earth’s Learning Center! I’m the founder and creator of the Beehive community here where little ones learn, play, and grow!
I envision a world where every child grows up with their feet in the soil, their hearts in community, and their minds open to wonder.
Our work is rooted in a simple truth: nurturing children in harmony with nature creates a more compassionate, connected, and conscious future.
Happy to have you in the Beehive!
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NATURE EXPERIENCES FOR LITTLE MINDS TO BLOSSOM
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Eco-Lover’s Consult
We help us support schools, organizations, and parents who want to weave sustainability, sensory play, and nature into early learning
We’re here to nurture the future—one seed, one story, one child at a time.
By offering nature-based education, sensory play experiences, wellness workshops, and consulting rooted in sustainability and child development, we’re not just teaching children and supporting families—we’re shaping a movement.
Every day we are:
Helping families reconnect with nature,
Helping children feel seen, heard, and inspired through play,
Helping caregivers cultivate mindful, earth-centered parenting,
Helping communities raise conscious, compassionate humans,
Helping organizations and educators design environments where learning and nature coexist.
TESTIMONIALS
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“Ms. Bee is an outstanding caregiver, and my kids just adore her. She began caring for my children when they were just infants, and I often joked she knew more about taking care of babies than I did. It has been a true joy watching her with my children over the past four years, and my kids still love it when they get to play with Ms. Bee. Ms. Bee is kind, energetic, attentive, and empathetic. She is the best of the best, I cannot recommend her enough. I am extremely grateful she has been part of my kids' journeys!"
🌿 Sierra M., Mama of 2, San Diego
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"Bee is a kind, creative caregiver who is passionate about fostering the joy and wonder of children through activities that promote growth and development. Bee would come prepared with her bag of goodies for the kids, always including storybooks, arts and crafts, and activities to explore the great outdoors. She is patient, and listens to the children, so considerate of their thoughts and concerns. Bee sings and snuggles and is a tender shoulder for children to lean on - she is just the most well-rounded caregiver you could hope for outside of yourself or your partner."
🐝 Kristin B., Parent
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"Bee sings and snuggles and is a tender shoulder for children to lean on - she is just the most well-rounded caregiver you could hope for outside of yourself or your partner."
🌼 Caregiver
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"Bee came to play with our 3-month old, and as a brand new parent I was nervous with her being our first caregiver - I had no idea what to expect. She whips out a paintbrush from her magic bag and lovingly paints and tickles the baby's feet and baby Brooklyn just giggled and responded like I had never witnessed before. Her approach to childcare is so creative and clearly rooted in her passion for children. She brings the babies into a whole new world of wonder."
🌸 Parent
Meet the Team
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Bianca "Bee" Alvarado
CEO & FOUNDER
The visionary behind MELC. With a Bachelor's degree in Child Development from SDSU and over a decade of hands-on experience with young children, Bee is on a mission to make a difference. Her passion lies in creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered. Bee's vision extends beyond the classroom; she envisions raising future leaders who are not just mindful of the environment but actively working towards a greener tomorrow. Through Mother Earth's Learning Center, Bee is sowing the seeds of change, one child at a time.
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Breanna "Nana" Rohde
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nana, equipped with a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Art from SDSU, is a dynamic force in the realm of sustainability, poised to transform the landscape of childcare. Their unwavering dedication to art and eco-conscious practices intertwines organically as they endeavor to cultivate an immersive environment where every child blossoms. Beyond conventional marketing paradigms, Nana envisions harnessing the power of storytelling and ingenuity to ignite a fervor for environmental stewardship among future generations. Through the innovative initiatives at Mother Earth's Learning Center, Nana is sowing the seeds of a brighter, greener future, nurturing ideas that pave the way for meaningful change.
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Chiara Malvestiti
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
Chiara is a passionate and dedicated childcare provider with a vibrant and energetic nature-based and sensory-rich approach to learning. She was born and raised in Italy, and has a multicultural and multilingual background that deeply enriched my understanding of child development. With several years of hands-on experience in early childhood education, Chiara loves creating engaging activities that promote learning and growth and that nurture young minds. Her experience ranges from managing group activities and games to providing one-on-one support, and to contributing to music therapy sessions with special needs children.
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Mr. Panda
TEAM MASCOT
He is more than a panda. Smile giver. Vibe creator. Feel-good generator.