Our Family Handbook provides families with detailed information about our policies and procedures, covering everything from daily operations and communication to health, safety, and inclusion practices.
It is written in a clear, practical way that aims to educate and support families, helping everyone understand the “why” behind our approaches.
We hope it also serves as a helpful resource — giving parents extra tools and insights to navigate early childhood experiences with confidence.

Incredible staff and my daughter was very happy to be there. I highly recommend Encompass. Talk to Mica for all your needs. She is the best.
My son attended Encompass a while ago - it’s a great place! He still remembers his teachers and all the fun things they did together.
Encompass is a true hidden gem for childcare in Nanaimo. My daughter attended for 2 years and she had an amazing experience. I loved the compassionate and caring teachers who... read more carefully curated activities for the children enjoy. She spent a lot of time outdoors & enjoyed all the adventures/field trips (library etc.) they went on. I highly recommend Encompass!
We have had two of our children in the program at Encompass. We've had an incredible experience with Encompass, and our kids certainly have a great time as well.... read more We love how Encompass can keep the kids growing in all ways. Great staff and management.
My son attends full time childcare at Encompass. He is excited to go everyday, and I can not say enough about how wonderful Kristie, Lucy and Mika are. They make... read more sure that there is always something new to discover and learn, in a safe and caring environment. I would recommend childcare at Encompass to anyone looking, with complete confidence.
I had chances to study with Ruth (IELTS preparation course) and Eric (French for beginners course). They are very hilarious and wonderful instructors. Ruth helped me to improve my reading... read more skill and Eric always had amazing stories about French culture. Due to Covid-19, my classes were switched to online classes, they went well and learning was unaffected. It's definitely a great language centre in Vancouver island area.