Operations Compliance Manager
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
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.
