Play and Learn Playgroups

Our FREE, DROP-IN weekly toddler groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers. We 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.

For the 2025-2026 school year, we offer weekly meet-ups on Tuesdays and Fridays. Our program is free, and no registration is required. Join us!

New! Extended Dates for Summer. See below for more information!

North Bend

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am
Encompass Early Learning Center, 1407 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA 98045
Begins September 9, 2025, and ends July 14, 2026
Facilitated by Dominika Heyduk, Developmental Specialist, and Maria Zambrano, Family Service Coordinator with Encompass ESIT.

Carnation

Fridays, 9-10:30
Tolt Congregational Church, 4851 Tolt Ave. Carnation, WA 98014
Begins September 11, 2025, and ends July 24, 2026
Facilitated by Daisy Bakos, Family Service Coordinator, and Alex Waterland, Bilingual Family Service Coordinator (Facilitador bilingüe) with Encompass ESIT.

For more information, please email esit@encompassnw.org.

Enrollment Information

All Play and Learn Playgroups are FREE to the public. Drop-ins are welcome for all groups! Playgroups meet from September through June each year. We will adapt programming if required by public health guidelines, and participants will be notified.

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For more information, please contact 425.888.3347 or info@encompassnw.org.

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Upcoming Events

Jun 19

Play and Learn Playgroups - Carnation

Friday, June 19
Jun 23

Play and Learn Playgroups - North Bend/Snoqualmie

Tuesday, June 23
Jun 23

Making Sense of Your Worth

Tuesday, June 23
Jun 25

Big Truck Day

Thursday, June 25

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