The Early Learning Shared Services Alliance (ELSSA) is a powerful network of child care centers and family care providers dedicated to creating the best early learning programs. We accomplish this by working together, sharing resources, and helping align high-quality standards. As an Alliance member, you will be a part of a community that engages in peer support, receives personal business and quality coaching, and creates opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Together, all of our efforts are based on the idea that every child deserves a strong start for a successful future.
Our Goals
We’re here to create a strong and connected community of members in the Early Learning Shared Services Alliance (ELSSA). Together, we work to achieve five big 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.