Meet Our Founders

Thomas Pelletier, Grace Daycare, stamford daycare, early childhood

Thomas Pelletier

Tommy graduated from MIT with a degree in finance in 2005 and has spent the last 15+ years as a trader in the financial markets. He is a Senior Trader at his current firm where he has helped grow the New York office in both risk-taking and profits, and also makes contributions to recruiting, trader development, and technology. Tommy is a native New Englander and has lived in the Stamford area with his wife and two children since 2005.

“I have been a strong supporter of Christian private schools for over a decade and my heart is joyful in knowing how much Grace Daycare & Learning Center is making an impact on communities in Fairfield County!”

Karsten Berlage, Early Childhood education, stamford learning center, faith based daycare

Karsten Berlage

Karsten is Global Head of Weather Risk Solutions at an insurance company. He has worked in financial institutions for more than 20 years. Since 1998, he and his wife and four daughters live in Stamford. He has served on the board of a Christian private school in Stamford for seven years. Karsten has a undergraduate degree in law and economics from the University of Konstanz, Germany and an MBA from University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Fritz Chery, Stamford Daycare, Early Childhood Development

Fritz G. Chery

Born and raised in Stamford, CT. After being a part of the 3.5 billion dollar redevelopment in south-end Stamford known as Harbor Point, Fritz is heavily immersed in commercial real estate in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Now, Fritz is busy at work launching the Grace Daycare franchise.
“A child looks up at the stars and wonders. Great fathers put a child on his shoulders and helps them to grab a star.”
-Reed Markham