Texas Child Care Licensing & Compliance Manager

• Childcare Benefit
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

• Serve as a subject matter expert on Texas childcare licensing requirements and minimum standards
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into clear, practical guidance for center teams
• Support licensing applications, renewals, amendments, and required regulatory documentation
• Guide centers on requirements related to staff qualifications, training, ratios, supervision, background checks, health and safety, and recordkeeping
• Support new center openings and other licensing-related initiatives

• Conduct onsite licensing reviews, compliance walkthroughs, and readiness assessments across Texas centers
• Prepare centers for announced and unannounced state licensing inspections
• Identify potential regulatory deficiencies and compliance risks before they become formal findings
• Develop and track corrective action plans through resolution
• Support center leadership during inspections, investigations, and regulatory follow-up
• Escalate significant, repeated, or high-risk compliance concerns appropriately

• Analyze inspection findings and compliance trends to identify recurring or systemic risks
• Recommend process, training, and operational improvements that strengthen licensing compliance
• Coach Center Directors and regional leaders on regulatory expectations and inspection readiness
• Partner with Operations, Training, HR, Facilities, and other teams to resolve compliance issues
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting on licensing risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions

• Experience in Texas childcare licensing, regulatory compliance, childcare operations, or a closely related field
• Strong working knowledge of Texas childcare licensing minimum standards and HHSC Child Care Regulation requirements
• Experience supporting licensing inspections, investigations, deficiencies, or corrective action plans
• Strong understanding of childcare health, safety, supervision, staffing, and documentation requirements
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical operational expectations
• Strong judgment, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly approximately 80% throughout assigned markets
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, Compliance, or a related field preferred

• Previous experience with Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
• Experience as a licensing specialist, licensing representative, compliance leader, or multi-site childcare operator
• Multi-site early childhood education or childcare experience

Flexible work from home options available.

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