The McCormick Institute will be closed on Monday, September 1st. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, September 2nd. Thank you!

Apply for Taking the Lead
Our 9-month leadership academy for FCC professionals with 5+ years of business experience elevates participants as leaders and small business owners. The 2025-26 cohort meets in Lisle, IL.
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Apply for Building Better Business
This 4-month leadership academy empowers new FCC professionals to build powerful and profitable businesses. Virtual cohorts available in Englewood and Central/Southern Illinois.
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BAS Reliability Training in Lisle, IL
Gain in-depth knowledge of Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) items and quality indicators, and prepare for assessor certification eligibility.
Click here to register now for the October 7-10, 2025 training!

BAS Transformative TA Institute
The institute is a six-part virtual series on coaching FCC professionals. The virtual sessions take place October – December 2025.
Click here to register now!