Helping Hands Childcare & Wellness Center is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly motivated Childcare Administrator to lead the daily operations of our Elyria childcare center. We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands that successful childcare administration involves much more than office work. The ideal candidate will be visible throughout the center, support and hold staff accountable, maintain strong relationships with families, help increase and retain enrollment, and ensure the center remains inspection-ready and in full compliance. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the childcare center Provide strong leadership, supervision, coaching, and accountability for staff Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assist with classroom coverage when necessary Monitor classrooms to ensure quality programming, cleanliness, safety, and proper supervision Maintain compliance with Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) childcare licensing requirements Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, personnel, training, and compliance records Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and evaluating employees Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and families Conduct and assist with prospective-family tours and enrollment follow-up Focus on family satisfaction, enrollment growth, and child retention Address parent or staff concerns promptly and professionally Ensure policies regarding attendance, cell phones, cleaning, sanitation, professionalism, and classroom expectations are consistently enforced Prepare the center for licensing, Step Up To Quality, health, safety, and other regulatory inspections Work closely with ownership and provide timely communication regarding staffing, enrollment, compliance concerns, incidents, and center needs Create a positive, structured, professional, and welcoming environment for children, families, and employees Qualifications: Previous childcare leadership, director, administrator, or management experience strongly preferred Must meet or be able to meet Ohio childcare administrator qualifications Knowledge of Ohio childcare licensing regulations and compliance preferred Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage employees professionally while maintaining clear expectations and accountability Comfortable working in classrooms and assisting wherever needed Reliable, punctual, professional, and able to take initiative Experience with enrollment, parent relations, staff scheduling, and childcare management systems is a plus We are especially interested in candidates who are: Energetic, organized, solution-focused, dependable, and genuinely passionate about creating a high-quality childcare program. This position is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their center, notices problems before they become larger issues, communicates openly with ownership, and understands the importance of both excellent childcare and strong business operations. Helping Hands Childcare & Wellness Center is committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging environment while supporting the families we serve. If you are an experienced childcare professional ready to lead, grow enrollment, develop a strong team, and help take an established childcare center to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

Helping Hands Childcare & Wellness Center is a growing childcare organization dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environments for children. We are committed to supporting families while maintaining high standards of care, education, professionalism, and regulatory compliance. Our team values accountability, teamwork, communication, dependability, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive. We are looking for motivated professionals who want to grow with our organization and make a positive impact on the children and families we serve.