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Welcome to ELSSA

A Powerful Educator Network

Early Learning Shared Services Alliance of San Antonio is a powerful network of child care centers and family care providers dedicated to creating the best early learning environments.
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Welcome to ELSSA

Designed to Support You

We understand the incredible work early learning professionals do.
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Welcome to ELSSA

Be Part of a Community

Engage in peer support, receive quality coaching, and create opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

Join the child care providers dedicated to creating the best early learning environments.

We accomplish this by working together, sharing resources, and helping align high-quality programs. We're here to create a strong and connected community.

Our Goals 

Improve Quality

Increase the quality of early education and care, striving to help all centers achieve the prestigious Texas Rising Star 4-Star rating and maintain sustainable high-quality best practices.

Retain Educators

Attract, empower, and retain exceptional staff by offering competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Strengthen Network

Foster a network of early education and care centers where teamwork, resource-sharing, advocacy, and shared goals improve quality all around.

Provide Stability

Strengthen the financial and business stability of our centers, so we can provide accessible, sustainable, and affordable early education and care options for our community.

Support Growth

Support the growth and development of every child in San Antonio, helping them become curious and eager learners.

Why should I join ELSSA?

We believe in fostering a collaborative spirit among child care providers across San Antonio. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, share best practices, and gain valuable resources in a friendly and professional environment.

Our Stories 

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See what our members have to say.

Marcela Espinoza
"I would tell other owners/directors that in a community like ELSSA you will have the support that your program needs, you are not going to feel alone and you definitely will be part of the movement that makes a difference in quality child care for all kids in San Antonio."
Marcela Espinoza
Tia’s Child Care Academy
Roxy Vasquez
"Shared Services is the best opportunity I have seen offered to the San Antonio area in my 20 years of Early Childhood Education leadership. They have been a true blessing to our school and the children their program serves throughout the city. I look forward to the many opportunities we will experience together over the next several years!"
Roxy Vasquez
The Mustard Seed Early Learning Center
Peggy Iyere
"Through working with Pre-K 4 SA and TRS to prepare our centers for Texas Rising Star Accreditation/Re-certification, we have received professional learning tips, training, and resources for staff and recruitment support for the management team. Pre-K 4 SA has great staff and coaches who are friendly and always ready to help."
Peggy Iyere
Pinnacle Kids Academy and Kids Campus Childcare
Rebecca Cranfill
"Being a part of the San Antonio Shared Service Alliance has been an honor and a rewarding opportunity. Early childcare providers willing to invest their time and learn from others in our community will benefit from being part of this organization. I have developed strong bonds with many of the other members. Having someone to call upon to ask questions or lend a listening ear has been helpful for the last several years. Together, we can continue to build an Early Childhood community in San Antonio that will provide quality care for all San Antonio children and an exceptional community for providers."
Rebecca Cranfill
Northwood Presbyterian Dayschool Child Development Center

Discover ELSSA Solutions

Whether you're looking to refine your skills, advance your career or achieve specific certifications, we'll be there to guide you.

Our News 

The Early Learning Shared Services Alliance of San Antonio, a powerful network of child care and family care providers powered by Pre-K 4 SA, has nearly 100 child care centers across the city dedicated to improving access to high-quality care.
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Baray says Imagination Child Development Center is a member of the San Antonio Shared Services Alliance, powered by Pre-k 4 SA. Their support brings families high quality education close to home.
Pre-K 4 SA is also helping existing day care centers find sustainable business models while improving their care. It’s called the shared services alliance.

Let's Build Our Future Together

Let's Build Our Future Together

Contact us to learn more about the Early Learning Shared Services Alliance.

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