Hampton Roads Shared Services Alliance (HRSSA)

Hampton Roads Shared Services Alliance is a catalyst for stabilizing and expanding the child care opportunities for children and their families in Hampton Roads through a business model which pools resources and provides economies of scale. Beginning in 2012, Hampton Roads early education stakeholders began exploring how to develop best practices for the region’s 1000 plus child care providers. We learned that our early childhood businesses faced barriers not experienced by other traditional small businesses, and a collaboration of partners began to develop a well-vetted solution. HRSSA serves three key stakeholders... Child Care Providers Child care programs must have adequate financial resources in order to provide services that promote each child’s development and ability. With shared services, they not only save thousands of dollars in the operation of their businesses but have access to resources and expertise on a daily basis to make informed financial decisions. Children and Their Families We believe that every child in Hampton Roads should have access to support their well-being, growth, and preparedness for success in school with a quality educational foundation so critical during the 1-5 years. The HRSSA Members have met strenuous criteria to become part of our family. They are prepared to serve children and their families with quality education, safety and compliance protocols, high standards in staffing, and excellent communications and customer service. Our Workforce We believe that the region’s businesses benefit from high-quality early education for their employees and that each child should be prepared for starting school, continuing to succeed throughout their educational pathway, and eventually supporting our economy and workforce. By sharing resources, knowledge, and expertise, child care programs can build capacity in their caregiving, improve outcomes for young children and families, and benefit the community at-large.