Building Better Business: Family Child Care Leadership Academy
Empowering New FCC Professionals to Build Sustainable Businesses
Are you a family child care provider with five or fewer years of experience? Ready to grow your business with confidence and support?
Building Better Business (BBB) is a four-month leadership academy designed specifically for early-stage family child care professionals. BBB is more than a training—it's a launchpad for new family child care professionals ready to lead with purpose. This four-month leadership academy offers 24 hours of expert-led, hands-on professional development designed to help you build a strong foundation for a thriving business. You’ll walk away with the tools, strategies, and support network you need to strengthen your program, make informed decisions, and confidently plan for long-term success.
What’s Included – $100 Registration Fee
- 24 hours of professional development
- Aligned with Illinois’ Family Child Care Credential
- All learning materials provided (books, resources, ARPS-HB Profiles)
- Guidance from FCC business experts
- A support network of fellow providers
Our 4-Session Curriculum
Your Place in History
Explore FCC—Past, Present & Future
Celebrate your role in a proud profession and envision what’s next.
Tackling Technology
Boost Business with Digital Tools
Learn practical ways to save time and stay organized.
Your Financial Roadmap
Set Goals. Make a Plan. Grow with Confidence.
Build a clear path to long-term business success.
The Future Starts Now
Business Plan Basics
Craft a mission, plan for growth, and prepare for the future.
Cohort Schedule & Session Times
Englewood Community, Chicago Cohort – In Person (Monthly July–October)
- Session 1: Friday, July 19 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (virtual via Zoom)
- Session 2: Friday, August 16 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Session 3: Friday, September 20 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Session 4: Friday, October 18 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Chicago (Englewood Community), IL (details provided upon registration)
Central and Southern Illinois Cohort – Virtual (Monthly December–March)
- Session 1: Friday, December 6 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Session 2: Friday, January 10 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Session 3: Friday, February 7 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Session 4: Friday, March 7 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Delivered via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Meet your instructors
Associate Director, Family Child Care Professional Learning | (847) 947-5471| ywilliams9@nl.edu
Family Child Care Training Specialist | (847) 947-5195 | srichardson19@nl.edu
Director of Program Design and Evaluation | (847) 947-5698 | robyn.kelton@nl.edu
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| Number | First Name | Last Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anne | Evans | anne.evans@mail.com |
| 2 | Bill | Fernandez | bill.fernandez@mail.com |
| 3 | Candice | Gates | candice.gates@mail.com |
| 4 | Dave | Hill | dave.hill@mail.com |
