Pam Lundquist: I started Calico Kids Day Care in 1980 after the birth of our third child. Since 1980, many things have changed! I have gone back to school, taken many courses in Early Childhood Education, attended many conferences, and read many books and articles. I have raised three children and loved and cared for several foster children. I have also worked in Church Nurseries and taught a girl's high school Sunday School Class. Even after all these years I still love to see the little ones grow and learn new things - every day is new with a baby! Diane Blanchette: Diane joined Calico Kids Day Care in 1990 and is not only employed by Calico Kids Day Care but is now a family friend. Diane has also taken many classes, conferences, read lots and lots of books, etc. If I had to do it, I made her do it too! The children refer to Diane as "Mama 'Chette", many years ago a little girl was struggling to say "Mrs. Blanchette" sighed and said "Mama 'Chette"! so that's who she is now. Diane has two grown sons, and lives with her husband, Papa 'Chette (who else?!), in Hudson, NH. Wendy Lundquist: I have grown up working at Calico Kids since my mom is the owner. I graduated from college in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I completed my Master's Degree in 2001. I have taught in the South Carolina Public School system for seven years and have been back in NH since June 2006. I have been teaching the Preschool program since I have moved back into the area. Currently I also teach the afternoon Kindergarten program at Charlotte Ave. School in Nashua. Julie Shumpert: I have also grown up in child care. I graduated from college in 2003 with a degree in Health Fitness and Recreation. I have been employed at Calico Kids since 2006. I have three sons, 3 1/2 years, 2 years and a baby born 2.22.09. I regularly attend conferences and workshops that relate to early childhood development. I work with the infants and just love it! Not only am I able to spend time with my own children, but I am able to watch others as they work to attain new goals each day. This is a perfect place for a young Mom to work!