Overview

Encompass Early Education & Care is a non-profit that provides affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care for diverse families. It runs multiple centers in Wisconsin that are nationally accredited by NAEYC and carry a 5-star state rating, using the HighScope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline to create a supportive, structured learning environment. Revenue comes from enrollment, donations, and grants, including a Packers Foundation impact grant to expand childcare opportunities. What sets Encompass apart is its long history (over 100 years), its non-profit mission focused on accessibility and advocacy, and its partnerships with educators to develop classroom strategies that support vulnerable children. Its goal is to close the childcare gap, sustain employment in the community, and ensure that children from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to reliable, effective early education.