About Us
A History of Caring
Aiming to fill a huge void in the Mt. Washington Valley for children with special needs, Children Unlimited Inc. opened its doors specializing in early intervention and inclusive childcare on July 1, 1986. It was one of the first programs in New Hampshire to integrate children who are typically developing with children who have special needs.
In October of 1986, the local school district asked Children Unlimited to start a preschool that would also accommodate children with special needs. During the next 22 years, Children Unlimited continued to grow, in size and popularity. On June 7, 2008, Children Unlimited reached its next milestone with the opening of an 8,000 square foot building. Built with funds generously gifted by the community, Children Unlimited could continue its dedication to offering integrated preschool and child care programs, while also launching several new programs intended to support families in the greater Mount Washington Valley.
In July 2025, Children Unlimited will begin planning events that will culminate in a celebration for our 40th year anniversary on July 1, 2026.
Our goal is to foster the developmental process and encourage each child to achieve his/her fullest potential while respecting the unique qualities, hopes and dreams of each family.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster and strengthen meaningful relationships that will provide a foundation for each child and each family to be happy, healthy and engaged members of our community.
Our Staff & Board of Directors
Administrative Staff
Leanda Chick
Co-Director, Child Care Coordinator
Kara Couture
Community Engagement, Occupational Therapist
​Melissa Woodbury
Financial Administrator
Ardis Yahna, MOT, OTR/L
Executive Director, Occupational Therapist
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Child Care Staff
Sophia Abati
Leslie Berry
Leanda Chick
Child Care Coordinator
Heather Cunio
Jordan Dodge
Virginia Gill
Rowan Grieb
Laura Kemmett
Megan LaFontaine
June Marston
Ally Norris-Parsons
Amber Roberts
Erin Snow
Dawn Stone
Kathryn Strout
Karlee Wilmot
Makenzie Woodward
Caroline Yahna
Inclusive Preschool Staff
Virginia Gill
Preschool Teacher
Debbie Guillotte
Early Childhood Special Educator
Erin Snow
Preschool Teacher
Children's Clinic - Therapeautic Services
Kara Couture OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Community Engagement
Christine Dearborn, PT, NDT Trained
Physical Therapist
Becca Fenander MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jette Glazer, MSW, LICSW
Mental Health Counselor
Kelley Marcello, MEd, LCMHC
Children's Mental Health Counselor
Jaime McCaffrey, BA
Mental Health Intern
Robyn Thomas, MSOT, OTR/L
Clinic Coordinator
Occupational Therapist
Ardis Yahna, MOT, OTR/L
Executive Director, Occupational Therapist
Family Connections Resource Center
Ariel Callanan, M.Ed.
Jacqueline DiFonzo, BS
Jette Glazer, MSW, LICSW
Mental Health Counselor
Ellery Hunt, BS
Samantha Jones, BS
Cathy Livingston, BS
Director of the Family Connections Resource Center
Schelley Rondeau, RN
Board of Directors
Barbara Campbell
President
Gail Yalenezian
Secretary
Nadine Armstrong
Treasurer
Michelle Cruz
Ivette Emery
Tasha Gonzalez
Kim Hogan
Victoria Laracy
Ralph Lutjen
Abbey Moore
Liz Scuton
Sadie Tagliaferri