McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
@McCormickInst
Official McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University account. We elevate the early childhood profession.
BAS Assessor Reliability Training provides an in-depth analysis of the items and quality indicators in the Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care. The October 2025 training is held over four days at the NLU campus in Lisle, IL. buff.ly/u9UWMNs

Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, we can bring family child care leadership trainings directly to you through on-site visits or virtual sessions. Let us know how we can support your business success! buff.ly/J8wgx0G

Family Child Care Specialist Shuntae Richardson will present "From Care To Connection: Marketing That Reflects Your Mission" at @nafcc Annual Conference next week with co-facilitators Yvonne Williams and Isabel Landa. Learn more: nafcc.org/conference/
"These books have informed how I show up in my work: how I support others, design and facilitate professional learning, and continue to learn myself." Visit our website for Director of Professional Learning Barb Volpe's full reading list: buff.ly/D7Gghib

Kimberlee Hendricks, the Managing Director of McCormick's Center for Early Childhood Leadership, will present "Amplifying Your Teaching: AI Tools in Early Childhood Education" with Angela Elkordy from NLU during the @TCEA AI for Educators Conference. tcea.org/events/ai/
Looking to strengthen your business? We offer professional development trainings focused on business growth, financial planning, marketing, and leadership, all designed specifically for family child care providers. Contact us to learn more! mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/contact

Earn 24 hours of professional development aligned with the Illinois Family Child Care Credential through our new leadership academy, Building Better Business. The academy helps professionals grow sustainable business practices. Learn more: buff.ly/IB77IeI

Taking the Lead is our 9-month leadership academy open to Illinois Family Child Care business owners who are ready to lead and grow! The 2025-2026 cohort will meet virtually and in-person in Lisle, IL: buff.ly/f0tLq0F
