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.
On July 1, 2016, Children Unlimited celebrated its 30th anniversary, having grown from a small center with five staff members and 20 children, to over 32 staff members now serving nearly 400 families throughout the community.
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
Emma Bell
Financial Administrator
Ardis Yahna, MOT, OTR/L
Executive Director, Occupational Therapist
Child Care Staff
Leslie Berry
Leanda Chick
Shari Ela
Elaine Gentile
Virginia Gill
Rowan Grieb
Laura Kemmett
Shannon Kurze
Megan LaFontaine
Samantha Lessard
June Marston
Autumn McGrath
Ally Norris-Parsons
Jenn Patti
Olivia Spaulding
Erin Snow
Kathryn Strout
Makenzie Woodward
Caroline Yahna
Inclusive Preschool Staff
Virginia Gill
Preschool Teacher
Debbie Guillotte
Early Childhood Special Educator
Megan LaFontaine
Preschool Teacher
Erin Snow
Preschool Teacher
Children's Clinic - Therapeautic Services
Alex Billings COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kara Couture OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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
Laura Masciulli SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Martine Ouellette, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Ardis Yahna, MOT, OTR/L
Executive Director, Occupational Therapist
Family Connections Resource Center
Ariel Callanan, M.Ed.
Jette Glazer, MSW, LICSW
Mental Health Counselor
Samantha Jones, BS
Cathy Livingston, BS
Director of the Family Connections Resource Center
Lauren Orsini, BS
Schelley Rondeau, RN
Board of Directors
Barbara Campbell
President
Sarah Parsons
Vice President
Sadie Tagliaferri
Treasurer
Gail Yalenezian
Secretary
Jessica DellaValla
Cathy Ryan
Kathryn Smith