Childcare Licensing Specialist
About The Position
The Learning Experience is seeking a detail-oriented Childcare Licensing Specialist to support the licensing, transfer, and regulatory approval of childcare centers nationwide. This onsite role plays a critical part in ensuring centers meet all applicable state and federal childcare licensing requirements from construction through grand opening. The ideal candidate has experience working with licensing agencies, managing compliance documentation, coordinating inspections, and navigating regulatory processes. This position directly supports national growth by ensuring timely approvals and full compliance across new and existing centers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with government licensing agencies or regulatory compliance preferred
- Strong understanding of childcare licensing standards and compliance processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and regulatory deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong attention to detail and independent decision-making skills
- Ability to build professional relationships with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable adapting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with business entities or franchise operations preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit childcare licensing applications for new center openings, ownership transfers, and renewals
- Ensure compliance with state and federal childcare licensing regulations
- Coordinate inspections and site visits with state agencies and internal construction and operations teams
- Track licensing milestones from build-out through approval and opening
- Serve as the primary liaison with state and local childcare licensing authorities
- Maintain accurate records, compliance documentation, and licensing timelines
- Provide guidance and technical support to franchise owners and internal teams regarding licensing requirements
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align licensing schedules with operational launch plans
- Travel up to 30 percent to support onsite inspections and regulatory meetings
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary with growth potential
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
