Encompass

What Encompass does

Encompass is a Washington-based nonprofit organization, founded in 1966 in Snoqualmie, operating four integrated program areas — Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy, and Family Enrichment — for children from birth through elementary age and their families across Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, and the greater Eastside. Service delivery is multi-modal by design, encompassing a purpose-built Child Development Center in Snoqualmie (opened 2021), Early Learning Centers in North Bend and Carnation, in-home ESIT visits, the Mobile Therapy Unit (first of its kind in Washington State, launched 2017), and a Community-Based Services program that places therapists inside partner preschools and daycares. Core clinical offerings span speech-language, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy, plus mental health modalities such as PCIT, TBRI, Circle of Security, and Promoting First Relationships, with CHERISH as a specialized track for foster children.

The business model blends insurance billing (Medicaid and state-managed plans), government and foundation grants (King County Best Starts for Kids, Washington State DCYF, Washington Women's Foundation, United Way of King County), tuition (preschool and therapy), and donations (Inspire Breakfast, Annual Gala, Trivia Night, capital campaigns). Free programs — ECEAP Preschool, ParentChild+, and Kin

Name

Encompass

Legal name

Encompass

Website

https://encompassnw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Encompass is a Washington-based nonprofit, founded in 1966, delivering early learning, pediatric therapy, and family enrichment services to children from birth through elementary age across the Snoqualmie Valley and Eastside through facilities, in-home visits, and a Mobile Therapy Unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood and Pediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services (EDACAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Inclusive / Special-Needs Supported Before/After Care (Early Years) (EDACAHAL)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Pediatric therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Preschool education
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Snoqualmie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing: Pediatric therapy services are billed to insurance. Accept most insurance plans including state-managed health care plans and Medicaid. Also offers cash discount for those without insurance or paying out of pocket.
2. Grant Funding: Significant funding from government and foundation sources including King County Best Starts for Kids, WA State Dept of Children Youth & Families, Washington Women's Foundation, and United Way of King County.
3. Program Fees: Preschool tuition for families who do not qualify for free programs. Some programs such as ECEAP Preschool and ParentChild+ are free to income-qualifying families.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Inspire Breakfast and Annual Gala. Capital campaigns such as the 'It Starts Here' campaign for facility expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Encompass is a nonprofit organization providing early childhood education, pediatric therapy, and family enrichment services for children from birth through elementary age in Snoqualmie Valley and greater Eastside communities. Core offerings include Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), accredited preschool programs, speech/occupational/physical/feeding therapy, and evidence-based mental health services delivered in-home, on-site at facilities, via community-based locations, and through a Mobile Therapy Unit.

Product overview

Encompass is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of early childhood and family support services through four core program areas: Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy, and Family Enrichment. The organization operates as a multi-service platform providing developmental therapy, accredited preschool education, and mental health services for children ages birth through elementary school. Key products include clinic-based and community-based pediatric therapy (speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapies), home visiting programs (ParentChild+), preschool programs including ECEAP, mental health services using evidence-based approaches (PCIT, TBRI, Circle of Security), and family enrichment workshops. The organization also operates a Mobile Therapy Unit and provides services across Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, and Eastside communities through facilities in Snoqualmie, North Bend, and Carnation, Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) In-home developmental therapy and support services for children ages birth to 3 and their families, addressing developmental delays and providing early intervention.
• Early Learning Accredited preschool programs promoting discovery, creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children ages 2-5.
• Pediatric Therapy Comprehensive therapy services including speech and language, occupational, physical, feeding, and social skills therapies offered in-home and onsite at the Pediatric Therapy Clinic for children ages 0-11.
• Family Enrichment Educational workshops and sessions for parents and caregivers covering infant/toddler feeding, parenting children with neurodiverse profiles, mindfulness, and positive caregiver-child relationships.
• Mental Health Services Mental health therapy for children ages 0-11 and their caregivers experiencing behavioral or relationship struggles, including evidence-based treatments like PCIT, TBRI, and Circle of Security.
• ParentChild+ Free home visiting program providing educational toys, books, and guidance to families with children ages 16-30 months to build early learning and language skills. Offered in English and Spanish.
• Preschool Programs Half- and full-day preschool classes for children ages 2.5-5, including NAEYC-accredited programs and ECEAP slots for income-qualifying families.
• Clinic Therapy Services Clinic-based pediatric therapy programs offering occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for children ages 0-8, provided by licensed therapists using evidence-based practice.
• Community-Based Services (CBS) Therapeutic services delivered to children within their natural environment at preschools, private schools, and daycare settings. Includes on-site therapy, teacher collaboration, and an integrated care model.
• CHERISH Infant mental health program designed to meet the needs of foster children in tandem with traditional early intervention services.
• ECEAP Preschool Free preschool and family support for income-qualifying families in Snoqualmie Valley and Riverview School Districts.
• Play and Learn Playgroups Weekly group sessions for toddlers and their caregivers featuring circle time, project time, and free play to prepare children for preschool.
• Summer Therapy Groups: Grow & Glow Summer camp combining therapy services with recreational activities for children during the summer months.
• Kinship Support Support, community, and resources for relative caregivers raising family members' children.
• Child Care Health Consultations Consultation services supporting preschool and child care providers to address developmental and health needs of children and increase staff capacity.
• Mobile Therapy Unit First of its kind in Washington State, a mobile therapy unit bringing pediatric therapy services directly to local elementary schools and community locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children who complete ParentChild+ are 30% more likely to graduate from high school than their peers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• King CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner through Best Starts for Kids initiative. Multiple city governments (Seattle, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Carnation, Sammamish, Issaquah) provide support and partnership for community programs.
• Washington State Department of Children, Youth & FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted Child Welfare Provider. Provides ECEAP preschool funding for Snoqualmie Valley and Riverview School Districts.
• Snoqualmie Valley School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide early intervention services (ESIT) and coordinate transitions for children turning 3
• Riverview School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to manage and teach ECEAP preschool class at Carnation Elementary School (since 2016)
• Issaquah School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for early intervention services (ESIT) within district boundaries
• Skykomish School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded Birth to Three Early Intervention program to include Skykomish School District (2019)
• CHERISH (Kinderling)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial CHERISH provider for the Snoqualmie Valley area. Infant mental health program designed for foster children.
• PCIT InternationalcoreOthersProvides Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through Behavioral Health services
• Promoting First RelationshipscoreOthersProvides PFR program through Behavioral Health services for ages 0-6
• The Incredible YearscoreOthersProvides The Incredible Years program through Behavioral Health services
• Sibling Support ProjectminorOthersSibshops facilitator is certified by the Sibling Support Project
• Local Preschools and DaycarescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity-Based Services partnerships with Aster Montessori, Discovery Preschool, ELC (NB & Carnation), Goddard, Imagination Station, Joyful Noise, Little Stars, Mosaic Montessori, Morningstar Montessori, Mt Si Montessori, North Bend Montessori, Small World Preschool, St. Joes Issaquah/Snoqualmie
• NAEYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Association for the Education of Young Children provides accreditation standards. Encompass is the only NAEYC-accredited early learning center in Snoqualmie Valley.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mary Bridge Children's: Tacoma-based pediatric health system within MultiCare offering therapy and developmental services for children. Overlaps with Encompass's pediatric therapy mission but operates as a hospital-affiliated program rather than an independent nonprofit.
• Bright Horizons: National for-profit early childhood education and care provider with hundreds of NAEYC-accredited centers. Comparable preschool accreditation but lacks Encompass's integrated pediatric therapy and early intervention specialization.
• KinderCare Education: National for-profit early childhood education operator serving infants through school-age children. Comparable preschool/childcare revenue model but operates at significantly larger scale and without Encompass's special-needs therapy focus.
• Easterseals Washington: Statewide affiliate of the Easterseals national network providing pediatric therapy, early childhood services, and disability support across Washington. Broader portfolio but overlapping service lines including pediatric therapy and inclusive early learning.

Direct peers

• Children's Therapy Center: Kent, WA-based nonprofit pediatric therapy and early intervention provider serving children with developmental disabilities. Comparable clinical specialization and Washington State service region.
• Northwest Center: Seattle-area nonprofit providing early childhood education and therapy for children with and without disabilities, including inclusive preschool and pediatric therapy. Closely mirrors Encompass's inclusive service philosophy and school-district partnerships.
• Kindering: Bellevue, WA-based nonprofit providing early intervention, pediatric therapy, and family support across the Puget Sound region. Most directly comparable to Encompass by service mix (ESIT-equivalent plus pediatric therapy) and geography.
• Boyer Children's Clinic: Seattle-based nonprofit offering integrated early intervention, pediatric therapy, and family services for children with developmental delays. Comparable integrated birth-to-elementary model and Medicaid-billed therapy revenue approach.
• Wonderland Child & Family Services: Northwest Washington nonprofit providing early intervention, mental health, and family support for children birth-11. Closely aligned evidence-based therapeutic approach and similar service line-up to Encompass.

Regional players

• ChildStrive: Everett, WA-based nonprofit providing early intervention, pediatric therapy, and family support in Snohomish County. Comparable service stack to Encompass but serves a different (north) sub-region of the Puget Sound.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EncompassNW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnN58Utiy68xxvCDUZCrDPQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/EncompassNW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/encompass-nw
• Instagraminstagram.com/encompassnw

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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