Benefits:

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

Location: Field Based role residing within the New York Metro Area Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid time off and more Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based

The Learning Experience is hiring a Childcare Compliance Manager dedicated to our New York Metro centers. This field-based role is singularly focused on ensuring that every TLE location across the NY Metro area operates at the highest standard of safety, regulatory compliance, and brand quality.

You’ll serve as TLE’s on-the-ground compliance leader in one of the most highly regulated childcare markets in the country. With oversight from NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and the NYC Department of Education (DOE) for pre-K programming, our NY centers face a complex and evolving regulatory landscape — and this role exists to ensure we don’t just meet those standards, but set the bar.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact position for someone who believes that operational compliance isn’t just about passing inspections — it’s about protecting children, empowering center teams, and building trust with families every single day.

What You’ll Do

Conduct regular onsite visits, walkthroughs, and formal audits across all TLE centers in the NY Metro area to assess compliance with DOHMH Article 47, OCFS Part 418-1, NYC Health Code, and TLE brand standards

Serve as the primary point of contact for all NYC and NYS regulatory matters including licensing renewals, DOHMH inspections, DOE compliance for pre-K/3-K programs, and corrective action plans

Identify compliance risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies before they become violations

Partner with center directors and regional leadership to coach, train, and develop staff on compliance protocols, safety standards, and quality delivery

Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation including inspection records, licensing files, incident reports, and compliance tracking systems

Prepare clear, actionable reporting for leadership on compliance trends, risk areas, and improvement opportunities across the NY Metro portfolio

Monitor regulatory changes at the city, state, and federal level and translate them into practical operational guidance for center teams

Respond to compliance-related incidents with urgency, thoroughness, and sound judgment

Collaborate cross-functionally with training, HR, and operations teams to recommend and implement process improvements

Build and maintain strong relationships with DOHMH inspectors, OCFS contacts, and other regulatory stakeholders

Who You Are

5+ years of experience in childcare operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or licensing — ideally within New York City or New York State

Deep working knowledge of NYC DOHMH Article 47, OCFS Part 418-1, and NYC Health Code requirements for childcare programs

Experience navigating DOE compliance for Universal Pre-K (UPK) and 3-K programs is a strong plus

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Health, Business Administration, Compliance, or a related field

Track record of conducting audits, managing corrective action plans, and driving centers through successful regulatory inspections

Strong coaching and communication skills — you can translate dense regulatory language into clear, actionable guidance for frontline teams

Highly organized with excellent documentation habits and comfort with compliance tracking tools and reporting software

Self-directed, able to manage your own schedule across multiple site visits while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Genuine passion for child safety and early childhood education quality

Why Join The Learning Experience

Dedicated NY Metro focus — no national travel, you own this market

High-impact role at a time when compliance and quality in childcare have never mattered more

Opportunity to shape compliance culture across a growing portfolio of centers

Work alongside leaders who believe that doing right by children is non-negotiable

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement