Want to become reliable or certified in the Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS)? Join us October 7–10 in Lisle, IL, for our BAS Reliability Training! Don’t miss this opportunity: web.cvent.com/event/222536fd…

The third Goddard School cohort of early childhood leaders has started their journey with the assistance of the latest group of AIMbassadors! Learn more about Aim4Excellence, the National Director Credential for early childhood leaders: mccormickinstitute.nl.edu/aim4excellence

Today is your last chance to apply for Taking the Lead, our 9-month leadership academy designed for experienced Family Child Care professionals. Don’t miss out. Apply today! buff.ly/SF0u5Pq

Secure your seat for our Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) Reliability Training, October 7-10, 2025, in Lisle, IL! Participants will study BAS items and quality indicators, and prepare for assessor certification eligibility. 🔗 buff.ly/xEe2tpl

Apply by the end of today, August 27, for the first cohort of Building Better Business, our new leadership academy for family child care (FCC) business owners located anywhere in Illinois! Join us for four virtual Zoom sessions for the tools you need. buff.ly/JI0fFS4

Executive Director Lisa Downey's article, "A 140 Year Story: The Evolution of an Institute," was published in Exchange Magazine. Read the article on the Exchange Press website: buff.ly/7Ju32Up #ExchangeCommunityECE #ExchangePress #ExchangeAuthor

Today, we honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work of all workers, especially the early childhood educators and leaders who build strong foundations for young children. Your care, creativity, and commitment are the heart of our mission. #LaborDay #ECE

"Presenting is less about teaching and more about connecting, turning shared knowledge into shared purpose." Members of our City of Chicago Quality Assessment team led sessions at the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Pre-Service conference in August.