1. Weaving our gifts, we nurture teachers and directors so students can thrive. Together we are better! www.soundchildcare.org

2. What is SCCS? Strong centers choosing to come together to share business & professional development functions “Deep” Shared Services: Legally we are one entity when center joins, they close their 501(c)3 Center boards become Advisory Boards Strong focus on quality Diversity of Centers

3. Shared Leadership Directors remain in charge of their center Centers keep name and community identity Shared Leadership Anti-racism focus

4. Accreditation Sound SCCS Better Together Undoing Institutional Racism Joint Purchasing Director Training & Support Resource Development Technology R&D Financial Management Relief Squad & Teacher Recruitment Professional Development & Pedagogical Leadership HR and Benefits Management

5. SCCS Center Responsibilities Directors remain in charge of day-to-day operations Hire and fire center staff Classroom planning and curriculum implementation Relationships with parents, including billing Child assessment, classroom and teacher evaluation Daily staffing to ensure ratios Enrollment

6. Tasks shared by Central Staff and Center Directors Budgeting Marketing Center websites Staff recruitment Creating and recruiting new centers USDA tracking and reporting