Meet the Owner

Hello! My name is Tameka Balding, and I am the proud owner of Tiny Hands Childcare, LLC. I am 28 years old, happily married to my wonderful husband, and together we are blessed with our amazing eight-year-old daughter. As a family, we strive to keep Christ at the center of everything we do. Our faith guides the way we love others, serve our community, and care for every child who walks through our doors.

Opening Tiny Hands Childcare, LLC has been more than starting a business—it has been answering a calling. Caring for children has always been close to my heart, and I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, encouraged, and deeply loved. My goal is to provide families with a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, explore, and build confidence while creating joyful memories that will last a lifetime.

When I am not caring for the wonderful children in our program, you will most likely find my family enjoying the outdoors. We believe some of life’s greatest moments happen outside, spending quality time together and appreciating God’s beautiful creation. Whether we are kayaking down the river, hiking scenic trails, fishing, exploring new places, or simply enjoying a peaceful afternoon outdoors, we treasure every opportunity to make memories together. These adventures remind us of the importance of slowing down, appreciating nature, and spending meaningful time with the people we love most.

Our family also includes our playful Black Labrador Retriever, Rose, who enjoys tagging along on many of our outdoor adventures. She has become a special part of our family’s memories and brings so much joy to our everyday lives.

Serving others is another important part of who we are. Outside of childcare, our family enjoys volunteering and giving back whenever we can. Whether we are serving at church, helping in our community, or supporting friends and family, we believe that kindness, compassion, and generosity are values worth living every day. We hope to model those same values for the children in our care by teaching them the importance of respect, gratitude, helping others, and treating everyone with love and kindness.

As a childcare provider, I understand that families are placing their greatest treasures into my care. That trust is something I never take for granted. I am committed to creating a clean, safe, structured, and loving environment where children can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Every lesson, activity, conversation, and adventure is planned with purpose to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

My greatest joy is watching children grow into confident, kind, and capable individuals. Seeing their excitement when they master a new skill, discover something new, or accomplish a goal is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I believe that every child has unique gifts and incredible potential, and I am honored to play a small role in helping them discover both.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me and my family. It is truly a privilege to serve the families of our community. I look forward to building lasting relationships, creating meaningful memories, and providing a place where every child feels loved, encouraged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Our Story

Our journey began in a place we never expected—working together on a local dairy farm. What started as a friendship quickly grew into a beautiful relationship built on faith, trust, and shared values. In 2023, we were blessed to become husband and wife, beginning a new chapter filled with love, purpose, and adventure.

Today, we continue to build a Christ-centered life together, serving our church, supporting our community, and making family our highest priority. Whether we’re hiking scenic trails, kayaking peaceful rivers, fishing, camping, or simply enjoying God’s beautiful creation, we cherish every opportunity to grow closer together and create lasting memories.

The same love, patience, and commitment we pour into our marriage are reflected in Tiny Hands Childcare, LLC. We believe strong families build strong communities, and it is our privilege to serve children and families with compassion, integrity, and genuine care. Our hope is that every family who walks through our doors feels welcomed, valued, and loved as part of our childcare family.

Meet Iris

Our daughter, Iris, is one of God’s greatest blessings and the joy of our lives. At eight years old, she has a kind heart, a bright mind, and a beautiful spirit that shines wherever she goes. In 2025, my husband and I had the incredible honor of baptizing her, and it has been a true blessing to watch her continue growing in her faith and sharing the love of Jesus with others through her kindness, compassion, and encouragement.

Like every family, we have our challenges and continue learning and growing together. Through it all, we are deeply grateful for the wonderful young girl God has entrusted to us. Iris reminds us daily of the importance of faith, love, humility, and joy. Her gentle heart, caring nature, and willingness to help others inspire us, and we thank God every day for the blessing of being her parents.

Watching Iris grow has been one of life’s greatest gifts, and we pray she continues to walk in faith, lead with kindness, and be a light to everyone she meets.

Meet Rosie

Rosie, our three-year-old Black Labrador Retriever, is a cherished member of our family. She has the gentlest heart and sweetest personality, and everyone who meets her quickly falls in love with her. We are often complimented on how calm, well-mannered, and loving she is.

While Rosie occasionally gets to greet the children, we carefully limit her access to our childcare areas to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. She has been trained to carry a toy whenever she gets excited, helping her remain calm and gentle. Rosie rarely barks, has never shown aggression, and loves nothing more than being around people.

She is a wonderful reminder of God’s amazing creation and the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy that animals can bring into our lives.