(833) 532-3323 | mccormickinstitute@nl.edu
Office Hours: 8am – 5pm CST
LOCATIONS:
18 S. Michigan Avenue, Eighth Floor Chicago, IL 60603
850 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532
1000 Capitol Drive Wheeling, IL 60090
Mailing Address:
National Louis University,
Attn: McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
122 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603
© 2026
McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
ABOUT US
Learn how the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood is transforming early childhood education through innovative programs and workforce development. Our mission is to expand access, equity, and opportunity for young children and families across Illinois and beyond, drawing on decades of leadership in the field.
Our History
Discover our journey from Elizabeth Harrison's 1886 vision to train women as kindergarten teachers to the renowned McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. Learn how a $600 grant in 1985 ignited a movement that transformed early childhood leadership and explore the pioneering educators and pivotal moments that shaped our legacy.
Meet The Team
Meet the dedicated experts, researchers, and leaders who drive the McCormick Institute's mission to transform early childhood education and support the early childhood workforce.
add a title
Add a link
Add a link
Add a link
add a title
Add a link
Add a link
Add a link
add a title
Place an image or any other element you want
Add a link
Leadership Academies and Credentials
Child Care Center Leadership
- Ready to Lead - Feel Empowered in Your New Center Director Role
- Aim4Excellence - Earn Your National Director Credential Online
- Online Learning - Explore our eLearning Opportunities
Family Child Care Leadership
- Taking the Lead - Strengthen FCC Leadership
- Building Better Business - Build FCC Business Practices
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
National
Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS)