Childcare Compliance Manager

Benefits:

• Childcare Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
  
  
  

Location: New York Metro Area | Field Based

Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and more

Job Overview

Join The Learning Experience as a Childcare Compliance Manager supporting centers across the New York Metro Area. This field-based leadership role is responsible for ensuring all locations operate at the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational quality.

In this role, you will lead compliance efforts across one of the most highly regulated childcare markets in the country. You will partner with center leadership to proactively manage licensing requirements, prepare for inspections, and implement best practices that protect children and support operational excellence.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a compliance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about early childhood education and child safety.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Audits and Site Oversight

• Conduct onsite visits, walkthroughs, and formal audits across childcare centers
• Evaluate compliance with DOHMH Article 47, OCFS regulations, NYC Health Code, and company standards
• Identify risks and implement corrective action plans to prevent violations
  
  
  

Licensing and Regulatory Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensing, inspections, and regulatory agencies
• Support licensing renewals, inspection readiness, and compliance documentation
• Manage relationships with DOHMH, OCFS, and DOE stakeholders
  
  
  

Training and Operational Support

• Coach and train center leadership and staff on compliance protocols and safety standards
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Partner with operations and training teams to strengthen compliance practices
  
  
  

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain audit-ready documentation including licensing records, incident reports, and compliance logs
• Prepare reports on compliance trends, risks, and performance across centers
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation of changes
  
  
  

Incident Response and Continuous Improvement

• Respond to compliance-related issues with urgency and sound judgment
• Partner cross-functionally to improve systems, processes, and compliance workflows
• Drive continuous improvement across the NY Metro portfolio
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in childcare operations, compliance, licensing, or quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, preferably within New York City or New York State
• Experience with DOHMH, OCFS, and NYC Health Code requirements preferred
• Experience supporting Pre-K or 3-K programs or DOE compliance a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Health, Business, or related field
• Proven experience conducting audits, managing inspections, and implementing corrective action plans
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation practices
• Ability to manage a field-based schedule across multiple locations
• Passion for child safety and early childhood education
  
  
  

Why Join The Learning Experience

• Dedicated New York Metro focus with no national travel
• High-impact role in a highly regulated and visible market
• Opportunity to shape compliance standards across multiple centers
• Career growth within a national early childhood education organization
• Mission-driven team focused on safety, quality, and child development