Child Care Regional Manager
About The Position
Bright Horizons is seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to drive success across our centers, champion quality programming, and foster a culture of inclusion and growth. As a Regional Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to your region, ensuring the highest standards of staff, parent/guardian, and client satisfaction. You’ll be responsible for developing and mentoring center leaders, guiding them to achieve excellence in quality, compliance, and financial performance, and embodying our mission, HEART Principles, and commitment to an inclusive environment. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Requirements
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience as a Center Director or comparable leadership role in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
- Experience managing multiple locations and working with corporate clients is required
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and fiscal management skills are required
- Demonstrated knowledge of NAEYC accreditation, licensing standards, and developmentally appropriate curriculum is required
- Computer literacy and ability to manage multiple tasks are required
- Sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of parents/guardians and staff
- At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor Directors/Principals to achieve excellence in staff, family, and client satisfaction, quality programming, and financial performance
- Oversee regional operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, safety, and NAEYC standards while driving continuous improvement
- Develop and implement strategic plans for talent selection, professional development, and succession, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture
- Manage financial goals, budgets, reporting, and support marketing, retention, and client relationship initiatives to drive regional growth
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Tuition assistance and education coaching
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
