Welcome to NARA

2010 NARA Licensing Seminar

The 2010 NARA Licensing Seminar will take place November 15-17, 2010 in Cincinnati Ohio.  Registration is now open and you can get an Early Bird discount if you register by October 15, 2010.  This year's Seminar features exciting sessions for licensors and providers of Adult Care, Child Care and Child Welfare.  Here are some quick links to important information on this year's Seminar:

• View the 2010 NARA Licensing Seminar Registration Brochure
• Register online for the Seminar
• View the most up to date program information
• Reserve your hotel room at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza at NARA's Group Rate

Professional Development

NARA has released the findings from their report on Child Care Licensing and the Use of Child Care Development Funds. 

NARA and the University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Service announce online training courses are now available.

• Introduction to the Licensing Process
• Introduction to Regulatory Enforcement
• Webinar Series
  • NEW! - NARA Webinar on September 30, 2010 - Are We Ready To Take Enforcement Action? What Documents and Other Evidence Are Essential to Prevail? An In-Depth Look.
  • Purchase NARA Webinar Recordings

NARA is developing a core knowledge credential for regulatory professionals. Get started on your credential today!

• Core Knowledge Credential

Partnerships

NARA and the National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC) have published Child Care Licensing Studies.

2008 Child Care Licensing Study NEW 2007 Child Care Licensing Study 2005 Child Care Licensing Study

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Awards & Recognition

The 2008 Distinguished Service Awards were presented posthumously to NARA Founders Norris E. Class and Lela B. Costin at the Annual Licensing Seminar Luncheon.   Accepting the awards was Founder and long-time supporter Gwen Morgan.  To read Gwen's comments as she accepted the awards, please click the link.

• Distinguished Service Awards