Childcare Compliance Manager

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Learning Experience seeks a field-based Compliance Leader to audit childcare centers, support licensing, and improve quality across multiple locations in New Jersey. You will partner with center leadership to strengthen safety and regulatory standards.

You will conduct audits, train staff, and translate regulations into actionable guidance while maintaining detailed records and reports for senior leadership. This role requires travel and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate audit records, compliance logs, and inspection documentation.
• Prepare reports on compliance trends, risks, and performance for leadership.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Training skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits:

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

Location:

New Jersey

Travel:

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

Salary:

$80,000 - 90,000

Job Overview

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.

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Compensation:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.