Child Care Coordinator

County of Lennox and Addington; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Greater Napanee is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Quality Children’s Services to enhance the quality of licensed child care and EarlyON programs. The candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, guide initiatives, conduct assessments, and lead training efforts. Required qualifications include a relevant degree, a minimum of five years' experience, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Competitive benefits including pension are offered. This role requires significant engagement with the community to improve early years services.

Benefits

Pension

Competitive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Appreciation Events

Mentorship Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience delivering programs for young children.
• Familiarity with Ministry Directives and local regulations.
• Knowledge of early years and child care programs.
• Experience in supporting change management.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate municipal quality assurance and compliance initiatives.
• Deliver training tailored to service providers' needs.
• Conduct quality assessments and site visits.
• Mentor and guide child care programs for improvement.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen early years services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Change management

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Pension • Competitive Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Staff Appreciation Events • Training

• Mentorship Opportunities • Employee Wellness • Peer Support Team • Annual Wage Increases

Coordinator of Quality Children’s Services (Full-time) – Posting # 2026-03

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, occasional evenings & weekends

Salary: $32.34 to $38.04 per hour

Primary Location: 95 Advance Ave., Napanee, ON

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager of Social Services, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities would be to collaborate closely with licensed child care programs, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and community partners, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to support continuous quality improvement, capacity building, diversity, equity and inclusion across the early years system. A key focus of the position is to support licensed child care programs and EarlyON centres in strengthening program quality, accountability, and compliance through relationship-based support and professional collaboration. You will build and maintain positive working relationships with child care operators, EarlyON service providers, community agencies, and internal stakeholders, while remaining responsive to changing or ongoing operational and business needs by taking on additional duties as required. You will work in accordance with all applicable provincial and municipal legislation, regulations, and standards, as well as the County of Lennox and Addington’s local policies, procedures, guidelines, and operational requirements.

The primary duties would include but not be limited to:

• Coordinate and support municipal quality assurance and compliance initiatives for licensed child care programs and EarlyON Child and Family Centres, including the development and implementation of an annual training and professional learning plan.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver training and capacity-building opportunities tailored to the needs of child care and EarlyON service providers, using a variety of formats such as workshops, communities of practice, peer learning, and webinars.
• Conduct regular site visits and on-site quality assessments to support compliance with applicable legislation, municipal service agreements, and established quality standards.
• Provide ongoing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to child care and EarlyON programs to promote continuous quality improvement and alignment with Ministry of Education priorities, directives, and best practices.
• Collaborate with service providers, community partners, school boards, and municipal staff to strengthen system integration and support high-quality early years services including workforce recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Participate in and lead sector committees, networks, and community meetings to advance capacity building across Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington counties.
• Prepare reports, compile data, evaluate quality initiatives, and bring forward recommendations to improve compliance, service delivery, and outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational procedures, assessment tools, and administrative processes that support quality assurance and compliance.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

• Post-Secondary Education (College Diploma or University Degree) in Early Childhood Education or in a related field (e.g. Early Childhood Development).
• Minimum five years’ experience in a position delivering programs for young children.
• Familiarity with related Ministry Directives, Guidelines and Regulations, Local Policies and Procedures, MFIPPA, the Municipal Act, and applicable Health and Safety regulations governing the delivery of early years and child care.
• Considerable experience and knowledge of Early Years and Child Care programs, including knowledge of provincial legislation and policies.
• Knowledge of child and human development theories and demonstrated experience in supporting others through change management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to establish good working relationships with the public, early learning program providers and other staff.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle and able to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Explore This Opportunity – Apply now!

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and support them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.