Policy Advisor

Primrose School Franchising; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Primrose School Franchising is seeking a Policy Advisor to serve as the expert on early childhood education policy, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. You will monitor legislative developments, translate complex requirements into practical guidance, and partner with franchise owners to support operations, health and safety standards, and accreditation efforts.

You will lead licensing guidance, pre-opening strategy, inspections, and agency interactions while building

Qualifications

• Experience with childcare licensing and policy across states.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for field teams.
• Strong relationships with licensing agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Excellent communication and training material development skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor childcare licensing regulations, trends, and policy developments across Primrose markets; translate findings into actionable guidance.
• Advise site planning on licensing requirements for facility design and regulatory feasibility.
• Guide franchise owners and field teams through licensing processes, inspections, and agency interactions.
• Oversee accreditation support programs and readiness resources for Cognia, NAEYC, MSA, NAC.
• Lead webinars, trainings, and resources on licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Education, Development, Legal, and other teams to embed policy expertise into company standards.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

POLICY ADVISOR

WHAT A DIFFERENCE

At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children - is why we do what we do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.

We believe who YOU are is as important as what you know.

We make every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Policy Advisor, you will serve as Primrose's subject matter expert on early childhood education policy, childcare licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. You will monitor legislative and licensing developments across Primrose markets, translate complex requirements into practical guidance, and partner with internal teams and franchise owners to support school operations, site development, health and safety standards, and accreditation efforts. Working across the organization, you will help ensure Primrose remains informed, compliant, and positioned to advocate for high-quality early education.

• Monitor childcare licensing regulations, legislative trends, and policy developments across Primrose operating states and priority markets; translate findings into actionable guidance and recommendations.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert and escalation point for complex licensing, regulatory, and compliance-related questions.
• Advise the site planning process on licensing requirements that influence facility design, physical environment standards, and regulatory feasibility.
• Maintain and enhance Primrose health and safety standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry guidance, and operational best practices.
• Guide franchise owners and field teams through licensing processes, including pre-opening strategy, inspections, agency interactions, and citation response.
• Build and maintain relationships with licensing agencies and regulatory stakeholders across Primrose's operating footprint.
• Oversee Primrose's accreditation support program, including guidance materials, readiness resources, renewal tracking, and support for schools pursuing or maintaining accreditation through organizations such as Cognia, NAEYC, MSA, and NAC.
• Serve as the liaison between Primrose and accrediting organizations, maintaining expertise in accreditation standards, requirements, and emerging trends.
• Represent Primrose in industry associations, policy forums, and advocacy initiatives; prepare updates and recommendations for franchise owners and internal leadership.
• Lead webinars, training sessions, and educational resources related to licensing, accreditation, policy developments, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Education, Development, Legal, and other internal teams to incorporate policy and regulatory expertise into company standards, resources, and strategic initiatives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Policy, Education Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in childcare licensing, early childhood education policy, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Experience working with state licensing agencies, accrediting organizations, or regulatory bodies strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of accreditation standards and processes, including Cognia, NAEYC, MSA, NAC, or similar organizations.
• Deep knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and regulatory frameworks across multiple states.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory and policy information into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with franchise owners, regulators, accrediting bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information, facilitating training, and developing guidance resources.
• Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives independently.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting operational excellence across the Primrose system.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance
• 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children at any Primrose Schools
• Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company matching up to 3.5% and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work from home options available.