Child Care Center Director - Lead, Grow, Impact

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and par­

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term and short-term disability

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Houston is seeking a Child Care Center Director to lead the center's operations and ensure program excellence. You will oversee daily operations, enrollment, budgeting, and staff mentoring while fostering partnerships with families and clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with licensing standards, and delivering high-quality child care across infant to preschool settings. On-site presence in Houston, TX is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• Experience in teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center.
• Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standards.
• Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget compliance.
• Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching & administration

Licensing compliance

Education

Associate or higher in ECE or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons in Houston is seeking a Child Care Center Director to lead the center's operations and ensure program excellence. You will oversee daily operations, enrollment, budgeting, and staff mentoring while fostering partnerships with families and clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with licensing standards, and delivering high-quality child care across infant to preschool settings. On-site presence in Houston, TX is required.