Child Care Center Director

Child Care Center Director – Experienced Leadership Required

Warwick Learning Centers

Job Type: Full-Time | Leadership Position

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Warwick Learning Centers is seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and results-driven Child Care Center Director to lead the daily operations of a large, established early childhood education center.

We are looking for a strong leader with a proven track record of successfully managing a large child care facility, supervising staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and overseeing state- and federally funded early childhood programs.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership experience with Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PKC), Early Head Start (EHS), and Keystone STARS. This position requires someone who is organized, proactive, accountable, and comfortable managing the operational, educational, and financial responsibilities of a busy child care center.

Key Responsibilities

Center Operations & Leadership

• Oversee all daily operations of a large child care center, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and hold staff accountable for performance and professional expectations.
• Manage staffing schedules, classroom ratios, and daily coverage while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Monitor enrollment, classroom capacity, staffing expenses, and center performance.
• Establish clear expectations and maintain a positive, professional, and accountable workplace culture.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and support departments to achieve organizational goals.

Program Compliance & Quality

• Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) child care licensing regulations.
• Oversee compliance and documentation for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and Early Head Start programs.
• Lead Keystone STARS quality improvement efforts and maintain ongoing readiness for assessments and inspections.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of student records, staff files, attendance, program documentation, and required reporting.
• Monitor curriculum implementation, classroom environments, child assessments, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable CACFP requirements and organizational policies.

Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, interview, onboard, train, and retain qualified early childhood educators.
• Conduct staff evaluations, classroom observations, coaching sessions, and performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Ensure employees complete required professional development and maintain current credentials.
• Address performance concerns promptly, professionally, and consistently.
• Build a strong leadership team and promote staff engagement, teamwork, and accountability.

Enrollment, Families & Community Engagement

• Drive enrollment growth and retention to meet center capacity and financial goals.
• Conduct center tours and support family enrollment in child care, Pre-K Counts, and Early Head Start programs.
• Establish strong relationships with families, community organizations, school districts, and program partners.
• Address parent concerns professionally and maintain excellent family communication.
• Participate in community outreach, marketing initiatives, and enrollment events.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in child care center leadership or management, preferably in a large, multi-classroom facility.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Early Head Start, and Keystone STARS programs.
• Strong working knowledge of Pennsylvania DHS child care licensing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing staffing, classroom ratios, budgets, enrollment, and daily center operations.
• Proven ability to supervise, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet Pennsylvania child care director qualification requirements and obtain all required background clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Pennsylvania Director's Credential.
• Experience managing a large center with multiple classrooms and diverse funding streams.
• Experience preparing for Keystone STARS assessments, DHS inspections, and grant monitoring visits.
• Familiarity with early childhood assessment tools, curriculum implementation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated success improving enrollment, staff retention, and program quality.

What We're Looking For

We need a director who is more than an administrator. We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes ownership of their center, supports their teachers, builds strong relationships with families, and consistently delivers results.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Leads by example and maintains high expectations.
• Is confident making decisions and resolving challenges independently.
• Understands the balance between educational quality, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability.
• Can effectively manage a large team and multiple program requirements.
• Is proactive rather than reactive and takes pride in maintaining a well-run center.
• Is passionate about early childhood education and committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Warwick Learning Centers?

Warwick Learning Centers has been serving children and families in our communities for more than 30 years. We are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education while supporting the professional growth of our staff and leadership teams.

This is an opportunity for an experienced director to make a meaningful impact on children, families, educators, and the overall success of a center.

If you have successfully led a large child care center and have strong experience with Pre-K Counts, Early Head Start, and Keystone STARS, we encourage you to apply!

Warwick Learning Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person