What is NICCM?

NICCM stands for the National Institute of Child Care Management.  NICCM was established in 1994 to enhance the effectiveness of childcare administrators through management and child development education.  NICCM was the first national organization to see a need to develop a NAC - National Administrator's Credential.  Our Mission is to provide Institute level training and mentoring support to early education business professionals.  While colleges and universities can provide learning in a "school" environment, an institute can provide secondary learning that is provided by specialists in the field who have successfully worked in the area in which they are providing the training.  Most professionals seek for this type of interactive training that takes the learning environment regionally and can lead to appropriate credentials.  Furthermore, it is a proven fact that credentialed professionals can command higher salaries. 

The National Institute of Child Care Management is lead by its Executive director Bradley Smith.

The Executive Director, Bradley Smith and the Institute's Founder, Dora Fowler, MBA, are recognized as having already made a difference in the field of child care and child care management through their nationwide involvement in training and education programs which directly impact the quality of care offered to children. 

HandPrint Products

HandPrint Products was formed by Bradley Smith to handle his growing line of products that had been created as a support for Directors and Teachers in the Early Childhood Education field. Currently HandPrint Products has a child care training video (DVD) series consisting of 72 titles, a policy and procedure system consisting of 10 manuals, books and other products including his top selling “101 Learning and Transition Activities” book.

Consulting Services

During the past decade, Bradley Smith has led HandPrint Productions to become the leader in consulting of childcare business practices.  This includes: fiscal management, enrollment management, marketing, human resource, small business issues, and leadership.  In addition, the services include help with specific issues concerning handling sensitive issues to avoid fall-out or minimize the likelihood of litigation.  Currently, consulting services are available including: on demand, monthly access, 30 day, long distance, on-site, and extended services.  In addition, career and business coaching and mentoring services are also available.  Contact us  for more information or to schedule a consult.  We guarantee your satisfaction!