Our Carnation Preschool recently hosted a Family Movie Night to take in a showing of The Gruffalo’s Child. The popular book by Julia Donaldson is a student favorite so they loved the opportunity to snack on treats and hot chocolate while enjoying the movie adaptation with their families.

The Encompass Early Learning team is excited to offer a new enrichment program for preschool-aged students.

Flourish Fridays provide additional opportunities for children to play, learn, and grow. The program is available for current Encompass preschool students beginning January 17 and will open to the community in February. Our monthly themes will be based on the concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and will be available on Friday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm through the rest of the school year.

Watch for more information and enrollment details to come soon!

Our Carnation Preschool students weigh in on the demise of their snow people.

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available in February. In the meantime, we still have some space available in our current year program. Visit the link below for more details.

Trivia Night Tickets on Sale Next Week!

Tickets for Trivia Night in Support of Encompass will go on sale next Tuesday, January 21.

Start pulling your team together and plan to join us on Thursday, February 27 for a fun night of not-too-challenging trivia, Frankie's Pizza, desserts wine, beer, prizes, and more. It's sure to be a fantastic evening with all funds raised supporting Encompass programs for children and families.

Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 am

The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 for our annual 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 on Tuesday morning, April 29 at the Club at Snoqualmie Ridge.

More than 250 community leaders, educators, local businesses, and parents will come together to engage in our vision of a community where ALL children thrive.

In addition to a delicious hot breakfast, the morning will feature engaging speakers and our Inspire Community Awards.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for a special morning!

Infant Feeding Group: A 4-week feeding series for babies 6 to 12 months and their caregivers beginning January 15-February 5 at 2:45. It's not too late to join!

Play and Learn Group: Offered by our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) team, this 6-week playgroup opportunity for children 18 months to three years will meet from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on Mondays beginning January 27 at Si View Community Center.

Infant Massage Class: A hands-on four-week class for caregivers and their babies from birth to 9 months. Begins Thursday, February 6 at 9:00 am.

Pre-Feeding Workshop: A special workshop for parents and their babies up to 6 months of age to join in a conversation about pre-feeding play and development. Thursday, March 6 at 10:30 am.

Ongoing Workshops and Groups

Neurodiversity-Affirming Support Group for Parents and Caregivers: First Monday of each month, 12:00 pm.

American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Class for Childcare Providers: First Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm. Email cchc@encompassnw.org for more information or to register. Please note: This class is for childcare providers, preschool teachers, and other non-parent caregivers who work in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Sending a big thank you to our friends at Pet Place Market in North Bend. During the month of December, customers were invited to 'round up' in support of Encompass programs for children and families. Last week, the team delivered a check and enjoyed a tour of our Child Development Center.

We are grateful for this generous support and for all the customers who chose to round up their purchases. Together, we are building a community where ALL children thrive!

Encompass is looking for passionate people to join our dynamic team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Assistant Teacher
• Classroom Substitute

Work where you live and make a difference in your community!

Click below to view the job postings and learn more about how to apply.

In addition to Encompass events, check out these other great opportunities happening in our community!

Adaptive Ice Skating

January - March

Sno-King Ice Arena Snoqualmie

Our friends at Sno-King Arenas in Snoqualmie are excited to offer a new Adaptive Learn-to-Skate opportunity this winter. Designed for children with adaptive or other special needs, instruction will be provided at a comfortable pace and in a safe and sensory-friendly space. A quiet room will be available for those who need a break.

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Story Time at the Train Museum

1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am

Train Shed Exhibit Hall

Our friends at the Northwest Railway Museum are pleased to offer a free experience for families with railfans of all ages who enjoy short picture books and poems read aloud. It includes 1-3 stories read in a casual atmosphere followed by a hands-on activity and time to tour the Train Shed.

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Family Game Night

January 24, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Si View Community Center

Grab your family and friends and join in for a fun night of classic Bingo and board games. There will be prizes for Bingo winners, snacks for purchase, and other games and activities. Advanced registration is required.

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