New Mexico NAC

New Mexico NAC

Earn your New Mexico Director's Qualifications with our program.  Our training program is only 2 1/2 days of class rather than an entire semester!  The NICCM National Administrative Credential (NAC) is now an accepted course to earn your qualifications as set by New Mexico Child Care Licensing.  Our program has been used by countless New Mexico participants as a key component in acquiring their New Mexico Director's Qualifications since our inception in 1994.  Our participants rate our program as "of the highest caliber" and "most user friendly" way of meeting their educational requirements.  Consider our program before going a different route to Earn or Renew your National Administrative Credential and New Mexico Director's Qualifications.

The NICCM NAC course is offered through 2 and a half day live events that are held monthly in different cities around the United States. The NICCM NAC course is also available through a Distance Learning Program  now offered through a web-based program for our Distance participants. 

 

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New Mexico Child Care Licensing Rules: 8.16.2.23 PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS:

  1. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
            (1) DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
                (a)           Unless exempted under Subparagraph (b) below, a child care center will have a director who is at least 21 years old and meets the requirements outlined in the table below.
 
 
The National Administrator Credential (NAC)*   and Child Development/Early Childhood Education  and

Two-years experience in an early childhood growth and development setting

Child Growth, Development and Learning (one of the AA-level “common core courses”)**    
          

Usage in New Mexico and College Credit

NICCM is proud to continue our partnership with UAF to allow students who take the NAC course to earn College Credit.  Once participants complete the NAC course, their completed UAF registration form will be submitted to the University with their grade.  UAF will then Issue both a Certificate for 45 Vocational hours and a transcript for 2 College Credits. (A small fee to the college will apply.) The UAF-NICCM NAC Certificate is then submitted to the New Mexico Child Care Licensing Division along with any other required information.  As of 2019, all New Mexico Participants will be required to submit the UAF certificate for proof of completion of a National Administrator Credential (NAC) that has been administered through a college or University.

 

Course Information

The National Administrative Credential (NAC) is divided into 5 Sessions each containing 2 distinct units of study. Each session is approximately 4 hours long. Participants can  sign up for individual sessions or complete all 5 Sessions and the Test/Praxis to earn their  Director Credential. (45 contact hours/45 CEU's)

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Session A: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 1: Fiscal Management: Developing the Budget

Unit 2: Insurance For Your Center

Session B: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Orientation

Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions

Session C: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 5: Parent Communication

Unit 6: Child Development – The Essentials

Session D: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 7: Working With the Difficult Employee

Unit 8: Administrative Leadership

 Session E: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 9: The New Economy Challenges and Opportunities

Unit 10: Train the Trainer (Brand New!)

Session F: Praxis (25 Contact Hours/2.5 CEUs) Complete at an event with Tutoring or at Home.

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Cost 

Registration Fees:   Entire Conference
Early Registration (31+ Days in Advance)   $509.00
Regular Registration (11-30 Days in Advance)   $559.00
Late Registration (Within 10 Days of the Event)   $609.00
Distance Learning Program (Web-Based Online Video)
Distance Learning Program (additional $35 for Priority Shipping)   $559.00
NAC Optional Tutoring   $160.00

 

All registration fees and other fees are non-refundable.

 

Director Credential/NAC participants are saying...

"I truly admire the professor and staff in putting this event together in giving us the huge opportunity of completing this, a college course, in a weekend..... It is a huge blessing. THANK YOU!!!! Huge props to the professor for being so entertaining + energetic all weekend!!!!  Melissa Sanchez, Ft Lauderdale-August 2024

"Amber constanly encouraged me through the whole NAC program. I was personally going through such a difficult time and Amber always pushed me to continue and not give up.  I would not have completed this course without her. She is the epitome of professionalism with empathy. Allison Scott, Orlando-July 2024 

"Great experience. I try to avoid in person courses as I prefer to learn self paced.  I am very happy I did this one in person. The tutoring was also very beneficial. Thank You! Debra Fajardo, Tampa-June 2024

"I got my CDA with NICCM, they made the process so easy and effective that I didn't double think to get my Director's Credential with them. They are an amazing team and they make this proces so helpful and easy companyto doinng it somewhere else. I would recommend them to all my staff and friedns in early education that wants to further their career. Paola Silfa, Deerfield Beach-June 2024

"Loved the motivational coaching by Miss Pepper, support of Alycia, Amber's efficent multi-tasking and Bradley's jokes and meaningful connections." Sarah Brown, Orlando-May 2024

"Everytime I called, the response is super fast/ Amber is always super helpful/ great resource! Bradley is very knowledgeable /expert on the content/ very organized presentation/ great atmosphere to meet professionals." Shedira Taylor, Orlando-May 2024

"This was a great experience, I wish all college credit courses were like this, very informative but great." Tim Long, Orlando-May 2024

"This has been life changing for me and I'm excited to go to work tomorrow with everything we have learned. Bradley is very knowledgeable and isn't boring, he makes everything interesting and worth listening to.  I hope to come back to him as my instructor." Katelin Cortes, Boca Raton-April 2024

"This by far is one of the best 3 day comprehensive program for this work that I have ever attended. It covered all the real topics of what we encounter every single day." Shownda Pagan, Miami-January 2024

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CDA Fast Track participants are saying...

"Your group is incredible! So nice and helpful and understanding.  Worth every penny! Thank you Bradley, Amber, Tanya, Alycia and Pepper! Sarah Diangelo, Tampa-June 2024

" I love how much you all helped us. You answered all my endless questions and truly provide great information. You are all GREAT people.  Thank You Soooo MUCH! Loved Both Classes! Sade Ivey,Tampa-June 2024

"I honestly don't know how anyone could navigate the complexity of this process without your guidance. I would recommend this class to anyone trying to obtain a CDA." Lessie Raffield,Orlando-May 2024 

"The fact that we got everything done in a weekend.  I feel confident about the test.  I am confident about the whole experience" Joanne Dyer Adeniyi, Boca Raton-April 2024

"Chips were great and so was Tanya and Pepper!" Anonymous, Jacksonville-April 2024

"Bradley and Pepper were amazing! They made the weekend fun and informative! They were good at making you feel welcome and knowing your name so you don't feel small and unnoticed."  Kelli Hobbs, San Antonio-March 2024

“I will never forget this experience. It was amazing !! And having the opportunity to have such amazing people and uplifting people around, you just made it 10 times better. You guys have an amazing staff and I am so grateful that I was able to accomplish everything I did this weekend.” Mikalah Mae, Tampa-February 2024

"Most dedicated, passionate, fun and educated team I have ever met! Thank you Mr. Bradley, Ms. Amber, Ms. Melanie and Ms. Pepper for an Amazing weekend! God Bless!" Marie Cerbone, Miami-January 2024 writing this to make it even so silly i am tirejthis is so we can make it fi

 

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