Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is just around the corner.

If you are looking for an enriching preschool experience for your child, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming Open House sessions at our North Bend Early Learning Center.



Thursday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 pm

Friday, December 12, 2:00-4:00 pm

Thursday, January 8, 5:30-7:30 pm

Friday, January 9, 2:00-4:00 pm 

Participants in our 2-year ParentChild+ program receive 92 visits from their Early Learning Specialist, along with 24 books and 22 toys, as well as craft and learning extension activities. Through parent coaching, caregivers learn to use these tools in ways that help prepare children for school. By engaging in activities that foster vocabulary, pre-literacy skills, and social-emotional development, ParentChild+ graduates are 50 percent more likely to be prepared for kindergarten than their socio-economic peers and have a 30 percent higher graduation rate.

Now Enrolling!

The Encompass ParentChild+ program serves families living within the boundaries of the Snoqualmie Valley, Riverview, and Issaquah School Districts. Children must be between 16 months and 30 months old at the time of enrollment. The program is offered in both English and Spanish, and eligibility is determined by income, age, and other factors.

Beginning Monday mornings in January, Encompass will offer a new drop-in toddler playgroup opportunity in Duvall.

Offered by our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) team, this fun and supportive playgroup is designed for kids 18 months to 3 years, and their caregivers. Our group is an inclusive space for children of all abilities and developmental levels to explore, play, and learn together, and will include a parent-led discussion circle, facilitated by a child development specialist. No registration required. Join us! Learn more at the link below.

Thanksgiving week often brings changes to the Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic’s schedule, as many families are engaged in holiday plans and travel. This can result in lighter therapy sessions during this period, creating gaps in the therapy schedule. This year, our Pediatric Therapy team turned those days into a mini conference, providing an opportunity for therapists to attend valuable learning sessions when they had availability in their schedules.

Each one-hour session was rooted in practical strategies, hands-on learning, and the shared experience of supporting kids with diverse needs. The feedback from participants painted a clear picture that the time was well spent. A small handful of their key takeaways:

• A deeper understanding of how to move up and down developmental capacities
• Practical sensory strategies they could apply immediately
• More awareness of auditory discrimination needs
• Increased intentionality around building rapport across sessions
• Confidence in joining a child’s play, even when the interest is unfamiliar
• Greater sensitivity to heightened sensory profiles
• Using declarative language and getting down on a child’s level
• Great use of time for employees to continue learning in a relaxed environment.

By investing in professional development on days that might otherwise feel fractured or unproductive, Encompass turned “found time” into cultivated time for growth, collaboration, and renewed energy.

All Encompass sites will be closed beginning Thursday, December 25, through Thursday, January 1. The Child Development Center will resume clinic services with normal hours on Friday, January 2, 2025. Preschool and toddler groups will begin the week of January 5, 2025.

We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and restful winter break!

As we approach a new year - and new resolutions - we invite you to make recurring giving one of them!

At Encompass, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. Families in our community turn to us for critical services: developmental screening and support for infants and toddlers; pediatric therapy for children with speech or motor challenges; mental health support for a foster child; or access to quality early learning.  

The need is growing. Sustained financial support ensures we can be there for every child who needs us. A recurring gift—whether it’s $25 a month or $250 a quarter—helps Encompass provide life-changing programs and resources all year long. 

Join us in building a stronger future by setting up your recurring gift today! 

Clinic Support Volunteer

Encompass Child Development Center 

Curious about our Pediatric Therapy Clinic? Volunteer and learn what it's like! Help ease the workload of therapists and staff by being the extra hand to keep the clinic clean, organized, and ready for the next appointment. Scheduling is flexible and can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Snack & Meal Prep Volunteer  

Monday - Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:00 am  

Carnation Preschool  

Help fuel learning, growth, and play! Support our preschool classrooms by helping prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for our young students. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we have had great success with this role and are excited to open more volunteer opportunities to help ensure children are getting plenty of whole fruit and veggies.  Volunteers should be able to commit to at least one shift a week.

For more information, drop an email to volunteer@encompassnw.org.