Childcare Area Director

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We are seeking an experienced Childcare Area Director to oversee the operational, regulatory, and financial performance of multiple New York State‑licensed childcare centers
. This senior leadership role provides strategic direction while supporting Center Directors to deliver high‑quality early childhood education, strong enrollment performance, and full regulatory compliance.

This role is ideal for a proven childcare leader with multi‑site management experience
, deep familiarity with NYS OCFS regulations
, and strong people‑management skills.

Multi‑Site Operations

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for Center Directors across multiple locations
• Ensure consistency in educational programming, operational standards, and parent experience
• Conduct regular site visits and performance reviews
• Support enrollment growth, retention, and waitlist management

Regulatory Compliance (NYS OCFS)

• Ensure all centers remain fully compliant with New York State OCFS licensing requirements
• Lead preparation for inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
• Oversee staff qualifications, background checks, training hours, and ratio compliance
• Ensure health, safety, and child safeguarding standards are consistently met

Staff Leadership & Development

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of Directors and senior staff
• Coach leaders on performance management, staffing models, and scheduling
• Address escalated staff relations and disciplinary matters
• Promote a positive, compliant, and mission‑driven workplace culture

Financial & Business Oversight

• Monitor enrollment, payroll, labor ratios, and operating expenses
• Partner with ownership/finance on budgeting, forecasting, and growth planning
• Support subsidy compliance (CCAP), fee structures, and reporting requirements

Family & Stakeholder Relations

• Support resolution of escalated parent concerns
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, partners, and community stakeholders
• Represent the organization professionally across all locations

• Degree or credential in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or related field
• 5–7+ years of leadership experience in licensed childcare or early learning environments
• Multi‑site or regional management experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of New York State OCFS regulations
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage compliance, and drive operational performance
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to travel regularly between centers

• Senior leadership role with meaningful impact
• Stable, growing childcare organization
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to shape quality, culture, and growth across multiple centers