User Experiences

“This is Fabulous!”

“I don’t have to spend wasted time looking for just the right piece of information anymore because it’s right there.”

Those are common refrains from the Directors in Kentucky who have signed on to the Kentucky Alliance for Shared Services platform.

This is such a rich program, offering everything from the link to the state child care licensing regulations to scripts for talking with parents about the dreaded head lice!

The Kentucky Alliance for Shared Services platform is truly the gift that keeps on giving since it is constantly updated with information requested from the early childhood field. And it’s all right there at your fingertips.

Susan A. Vessels, Executive Director
Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
Louisville, KY

In preparation for our renewal visit with NAEYC, we used many of the resources on the Shared Services website. The time I saved was time I was able to use observing in the classrooms.

Many of the posters were printed and posted throughout our building, such as hand washing, diapering, etc. I didn’t have to think about whether or not it met all the detailed expectations of NAEYC because I know this is already verified before it is placed on the website.

As a busy director, having these resources at my fingertips has proven invaluable.

Camelia Babson-Haley, Executive Director
Youth & Family Outreach
Maine

The website is such a great resource and has saved my center both time and money! We always take advantage of the Discount School Supply cost savings and each time we order, we are surprised at how much we save!

Recently, we developed a new parent handbook and a new employee handbook using the online template. The template is easy to use and the format is wonderful. We were able to personalize the handbooks to meet our center’s needs without having to completely rewrite the document. And, we love the hand washing posters. We post them in the classroom and we also send them home with our parents!

There is so much on this website that helps our center!

Jodi Boatright, Assistant Director
The PREP Center, Inc.
Louisiana

…the many resources available on the website are a helpful tool for me as a director – from articles on “hot topics” that I can share with parents, to sample handbooks and other management tools, I have turned to these resources more and more over the past year.

I believe that I’m a better “tour guide” when prospective parents come to my school. I’ve learned what parents are seeking and how to anticipate their needs and ways my school can fill those.

I believe I’m a better director and am doing a better job of “managing” and “selling” my school which in turn helps me retain more families.

I believe I’m a better “boss” now than I was a few years ago. The leadership workshops and materials have been great tools for me to improve the way I communicate with teachers and parents.

Sally LeSage, Director
Rock Spring Preschool
Georgia

I love this website. One of my professional friends told me about it and this site has helped me grow my business in a more legal, professional, and organized manner.\

I created my entire staff handbook thanks to this website. It at first seemed like a never-ending battle but with the help of Shared Resources I created mine in less than an hour. I reworded it and it really helped me wrap my head around the layout and format of a Staff Handbook. It made it possible and easier to get it done.

I also felt more confident in my ability to run my school and it made me a better business woman. My business flows better and I have better insight as to what I should be doing and what I expect from others. My leadership skills have improved and I am glad to be a member of Shared Resources.

Adrienne Donaldson
Family Child Care Home Provider
Florida