Operations Compliance Manager

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Benefits

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

Location: Texas Market | Dallas Fort Worth, Houston & other cities | Field Based

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Frequent travel required across multiple states to support onsite center visits and compliance audits

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

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Job Overview

The Learning Experience is seeking a Operations Compliance Manager to support centers across the Texas market, including Dallas Fort Worth, Houston and other cities. This field-based leadership role is responsible for ensuring all centers operate at the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational quality.

In this role, you will serve as a key compliance leader, conducting audits, supporting licensing requirements, and partnering with center leadership to strengthen quality and consistency across multiple locations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based environment and is passionate about early childhood education and child safety.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Audits and Quality Assurance

• Conduct onsite audits, inspections, and walkthroughs across childcare centers
• Evaluate compliance with state licensing regulations, health codes, and company standards
• Identify gaps and implement corrective action plans to improve compliance and quality
  
  

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to childcare licensing requirements, safety regulations, and company policies
• Identify compliance risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Respond to compliance-related issues with urgency and sound judgment
  
  

Training and Operational Support

• Train and coach center leadership and staff on compliance standards and best practices
• Partner with training teams to support consistent implementation of operational procedures
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
  
  

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate audit records, compliance logs, and inspection documentation
• Prepare reports on compliance trends, risks, and performance for leadership
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and company audit standards
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Training, HR, and leadership teams to align compliance initiatives
• Build strong relationships with center directors and regional leaders
• Support continuous improvement across processes, systems, and compliance workflows
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, Compliance, or related field preferred
• Proven experience in childcare operations, compliance, licensing, or quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and compliance standards
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and corrective action planning
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and operational best practices
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and training abilities
• Proficiency with reporting tools and documentation systems
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based schedule
  
  

Why Join The Learning Experience

• High-impact role supporting compliance and quality across multiple childcare centers
• Opportunity to influence safety, operations, and brand standards at scale
• Career growth within a national early education organization
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
  
  

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year