At Encompass, we offer a wide variety of services, programs, and partnerships designed to set your child and family up for long-term success. The programs at each center are tailored to the needs of the families and communities we serve. Our work is rooted in nationally recognized best practices, and we proudly align with the high standards of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). By strategically partnering with schools, community organizations, and local agencies, we are able to provide well-rounded support that nurtures the whole child and strengthens families.
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Our full-day child care program offers a safe, nurturing environment where infants through preschoolers thrive through hands-on play and exploration. Using the HighScope active learning approach combined with Conscious Discipline, we support each child’s social, emotional, and academic development while nurturing independence, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning.
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The Get Kids Ready 4K Program provides a high-quality, play-based, and assessment-driven early learning experience designed to prepare children for success in kindergarten. The program is held Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., totaling 437 instructional hours over the school year. It is free for families and offered at all centers except Pulaski. Our curriculum incorporates the proven HighScope approach and Conscious Discipline practices to support both academic and social-emotional development.
All educators hold an associate degree or higher, ensuring children receive instruction from qualified early childhood professionals. Educators use COR data and kindergarten readiness reports to track growth and guide individualized instruction for each child.
Children must be 4 years on or before September 1st 2026, to be eligible for this program.
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Provides 4K programming through Pulaski Community School District for all eligible students, regardless of their home school district. An AM session is held from 7:40-10:45 Monday through Thursday, with wrap around care offered in the same classroom both before and after the 4K session including no school days.
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Our Summer Explorers program delivers fun, full-day summer experiences for children, combining educational and recreational activities.
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Our before and after school program is designed to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Drawing from the HighScope active learning philosophy, we encourage children to explore, create, and discover through purposeful play and guided activities that develop critical thinking, confidence, and independence.
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In addition to our core educational programs, we offer a variety of support across the agency:
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