Join us for Cheers to 60 Years, the 2026 Encompass Gala, as we celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the Encompass 60th anniversary!

Our signature fundraising event features a welcome reception, raffle, multi-course dinner, live and silent auctions, our inspiring family speaker segment, and an engaging after-party. Together, we will honor six decades of impact, community, and purpose while raising vital funds for Encompass programs and services for children and families, now and in the future.

The final day to purchase tickets is Friday, October 30. Don't miss out!

Cheers to 60 Years!

Join our award-winning preschool program! Whether plans have changed or your child is ready to take that next step, we'd love to welcome your family.

We have added a new classroom to our North Bend Preschool program for the 2026-2027 school year and are now enrolling for both tuition and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) students. Classes are full-day, Monday through Thursday, with an optional half-day on Friday.

Visit the links below to learn more about these programs or to fill out an interest form.

Welcome to a new year of Flourish Fridays enrichment classes!

Children aged 3 to 5 years old are invited to expand their growth and development at our hands-on STEAM-themed Fridays. Through play-based activities, children will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. They will make new friends and explore different classroom settings.

Our October theme is Technology: Health and Safety

Visit the link below for a complete list of dates, monthly themes, and enrollment information.

Thursday, October 29, 4:00-5:30 pm

Encompass Child Development Center

Join us for a fun, light-hearted therapeutic group designed to help kids ages 4-10 years build confidence for Halloween!

Facilitated by Encompass therapists in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Mental Health, Confidence Camp: Halloween Edition will be bright, colorful, multicultural, fun, and playful. We will focus on trick-or-treating practice, self-advocacy, safety skills, social skills, confidence, and fun.

Learn more or register using the link below.

Our drop-in Play and Learn Playgroups are open to children ages 12 to 36 months and their caregivers. Facilitated by our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) team, playgroups follow the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences. Toddlers and their caregivers can make new friends while caregivers receive education and support.

Play and Learn Playgroups meet weekly in Carnation and North Bend, and no registration is required. Join us!

Participants in our 2-year ParentChild+ program receive 92 visits from their Early Learning Specialist, along with 24 books, 22 toys, 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!

As children graduate from our program, space opens up for new students.

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. Learn more at the link below.

Infant Massage Class

Thursdays, October 15 - 29, 4:00-5:00 pm

The Village Project North Bend

In partnership with The Village Project North Bend, Encompass is pleased to offer a 3-week class for parents and their babies from birth to 12 months.

Infant Massage has many benefits for a baby, including supporting development, bonding and attachment, and improving sleep quality. Parents will learn massage strokes and touch relaxation, bonding techniques, and ways to recognize their baby’s cues. We will discuss how to ask permission and why doing so builds respect, and how to work massage into daily life.

Story Stage: Theater Group

October 19 - December 15, 2026

Ages 6-8: Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Ages 8-11: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Encompass Child Development Center

Does your child love acting, storytelling, or imaginative play?

Story Stage is a creative therapeutic group where children use storytelling, acting, and movement to strengthen communication, social, and emotional skills. Through collaborative play and guided activities, children create characters, build a shared story, and bring their ideas to life while practicing teamwork, flexible thinking, and self-expression.

Click the link below to learn more and sign up on the interest form. A staff member will reach out to confirm the next steps. 

Kinship Care Support Groups

Carnation

Last Thursday of the month, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Sno-Valley Senior Center

North Bend

Third Wednesday of the month, 11:45 am-12:45 pm

Mt. Si Senior Center

Virtual

Weekly at 1:00 pm via Zoom

Email kinship@encompassnw.org for details

Kinship Care Support connects relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings) and the children in their care to resources and a community of other families in similar situations. Kinship meetings are free, and childcare is available. Please RSVP to kinship@encompassnw.org if care is needed.

American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Classes 

Our Encompass Childcare Health Consultation Team offers American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification classes for childcare providers, preschool teachers, and other non-parent caregivers who work in the Snoqualmie Valley. This course teaches critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency until medical services arrive.

Classes are held on Saturday mornings, with dates based on the availability of the people who need training. Email cchc@encompassnw.org to coordinate dates and times.

*Note: This class is only for childcare providers, preschool teachers, and other non-parent caregivers who work in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Duvall Chamber Halloween Party

Friday, October 30, 2026; 3:00-6:00 pm

Duvall Visitor Center

Join us in downtown Duvall for some Halloween fun! Trick-or-Treat along Main Street, then come find Encompass and other local nonprofits at the Duvall Visitor Center, where the room will be all set up with games, crafts, and prizes. It's a perfect family outing to kick off Halloween Weekend!

Carnation Preschool

Bus Buddy

3:00-4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (volunteers can choose just one consistent day a week)

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity that fits into your afternoon? As a Bus Buddy Volunteer, you'll help preschool children safely transition from school to home by assisting with bus loading, providing encouragement, and supporting staff during dismissal time.

No previous experience is required. Training will be provided, and all volunteers must complete the application, orientation, and background check process.

Snack & Meal Prep Volunteer  

Monday – Thursday, Flexible Scheduling 

Help fuel learning, growth, and play! Volunteers support our preschool classrooms by assisting staff in preparing healthy meals and snacks for young children.

Flexible scheduling available. Volunteers should be able to serve at least one morning per month and commit to a minimum of three months.

Interested in one or both of these Carnation Preschool Roles? Drop an email to volunteer@encompassnw.org.



2026 Annual Gala

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Help Celebrate 60 years of Encompass at Cheers to 60 Years! 

Whether you’re greeting guests, assisting with registration, supporting the auction, or helping behind the scenes, volunteers are essential to making this milestone celebration a success. We offer a variety of shift times and roles; no experience needed!

Interested? Sign in to your volunteer portal or email volunteer@encompassnw.org for more information or to reserve your volunteer place.