EC Alleghenies Shared Services Agreement

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Shared Services Agreement & Data Sheet
How did you hear about us?

Other
Name of Child Care Provider
PROVIDER INFORMATION

(If you have more than one location, please enter the data below for your main location and use the chart later in this form to enter the information for additional sites)
Main Location Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Main Location County
Total Enrollment at Main Location
Average Daily Attendance at Main Location
Number of Staff at Main Location
STARS level of Main Location
Type of Provider
Does the provider have more than one location?
Please provide the hours of operation:(example: Monday-Friday 7am-6pm)
Services offered - if more than one service offered, please select all applicable

Other
Name of Main Contact

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Social Media Account / Handle
Please indicate which social media platform(s) you use and the name of your account
DEMOGRAPHIC INFROMATION
Community type of population served by your program (please select)
Community type of population served by your program (please select)
Breakdown of the populaton served by your program regarding race. You will not be able to submit this form if the total does not equal 100%
Asian
Black/African American
Mixed Race
White
Other
If other, please specify
If other, please specify
Calculation (must equal 100 to submit form)
Breakdown of the populaton served by your program regarding ethnicity. You will not be able to submit this form if the total does not equal 100%
Hispanic
Non-Hispanic
Calculation (must equal 100 to submit form)
What percentage of the population served by your program receives a subsidy?
Please select all age range(s) of children served:

Please complete the table below for any additional sites. If you have less than 3 sites, type N/A into the remaining address boxes. If you have more than 3 sites, please complete the additional page at the end of this agreement.

Rows	Address	City	Zip Code	County	Total Enrollment	Avg Daily Attendance	Number of Staff	STAR Level
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3

Please select all Shared Services opportunities that interest you:
Suggestions for other Shared Services offerings:

This agreement sets forth the terms and understanding between The Learning Lamp, which operates as will be referred to as HUB of the Early Childhood Alleghenies Shared Services Alliance, and a participating child care provider, which will be referred to as Partner, to work collaboratively on implementing a Shared Services Alliance.
Background

A Shared Services Alliance is a network of early care and education providers that works together to share information and resources that help each member address common concerns and improve operational efficiencies. The goal of this Alliance is to improve quality, strenghten staffing, and reduce costs for all members by working together on strategies that increase administrative and pedagogical capacity.

Roles and Responsibilites

All participants in this Alliance have agreed to a collaborative approach to management and decision-making regarding Alliance goals and objectives.

Shared Services Hub Responsibilites
- Seek and obtain grant funding to grow and sustain the Alliance.
- Early Learning Coordinator and Shared Services Support Specialist will work with each Partner to identify needs and areas of assistance available.
- Provide services ranging from help with recruiting staff and accessing behavioral consultation for children and/or coaching of staff in behavior management techniques to support Partners with fundraising, professional development, and assistance for staff interested in furthering their credentials or education via apprenticeship and/or free higher education pathways.
Partner Responsibilites
- Meet with Early Learning Coordinator and Shared Services Support Specialist as needed.
- Attend scheduled meetings, respond to emails/surveys, & provide feedback on Alliance activities.
- Provide recommendations as to how the Alliance can best support the work of the Partner.
- Provide needed information data, and testimonials for grant-seeking and reporting purposes.
- Ensure staff attendance for all pieces of training and professional development opportunities that the Partner requests/schedules.
Changes to the Agreement

As new aspects of the Alliance are developed and implemented, amendments to the agreement will be made to reflect the new work.

Confidential Infromation

The participating parties agree that during the term of this agreement and after termination thereof, agencies will not use their own benefit or benefit of any others person or entity, or divulge or convey to any third party, any confidential information obtained through the Alliance.

Confidential information shall consist of all information, knowledge, or data relating to participating Partners and Hub, and their businesses, including but not limited to, information about services and products, providers of services and affiliates, trade practices, staff, and financial/donor information, which is not available in the public domain or otherwise published.

Termination of Agreement

This agreement my be terminated by the Partner or Hub with thirty (30) days advance written notice.

Clarity on Consultative Services

Partner organizations understand that guidance provided by the Hub is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. This includes the Human Resouces Hotline. The purpose of the hotline is to provide quick access to relevant information on human resources-related questions or concerns. The Learning Lamp, as Hub of the Alliance, assumes no liability for information dispensed and cannot be held accountable for losses or damages as a result of advice given.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be interpreted according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Approval

By signing below, the Shared Services Partner and Alliance Hub agree to the terms indicated herein.
Partner Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Type Name and Title
Child Care Provider/Partner
The official registration and financial information of The Learning Lamp may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free with in Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. The Learning Lamp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Additional Sites, if applicable

Rows	Address	Zip Code	County	Total Enrollment	Avg Daily Attendance	Number of Staff	STAR Level
Site 4
Site 5
Site 6
Site 7
Site 8
Site 9
Site 10
Site 11

If there is no submit button below, return to the first page of this form and ensure that the totals for "Breakdown of the Population Served by your Program regarding Race" and "Breakdown of the Population Served by your Program regarding Ethnicity" both equal 100%.
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Shared Services Agreement & Data Sheet