Policy Advisor

Primrose Schools

Policy Advisor at Primrose providing expertise in early childhood education policy and regulatory compliance. Collaborating with internal teams and licensing agencies to support educational excellence across the organization.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeAlabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education policy, childcare licensing, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance. Proven track record in building relationships with licensing agencies and accrediting organizations while effectively managing multiple priorities and initiatives.

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Childcare LicensingEarly Childhood Education PolicyRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation StandardsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Childcare Licensing RegulationsAccreditation ProcessesPolicy DevelopmentRegulatory FrameworksTraining Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Direction

Industry Keywords

CogniaNAEYCMSANACHealth and Safety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Primrose's subject matter expert on early childhood education policy, childcare licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor legislative and licensing developments across Primrose markets; translate complex requirements into practical guidance.
Partner with internal teams and franchise owners to support school operations, site development, health and safety standards, and accreditation efforts.
Guide franchise owners and field teams through licensing processes, including pre-opening strategy, inspections, agency interactions, and citation response.
Build and maintain relationships with licensing agencies and regulatory stakeholders across Primrose's operating footprint.
Oversee Primrose's accreditation support program, including guidance materials, readiness resources, renewal tracking, and support for schools pursuing or maintaining accreditation.
Serve as the liaison between Primrose and accrediting organizations, maintaining expertise in accreditation standards, requirements, and emerging trends.
Lead webinars, training sessions, and educational resources related to licensing, accreditation, policy developments, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with Operations, Education, Development, Legal, and other internal teams to incorporate policy and regulatory expertise into company standards, resources, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Policy, Education Administration, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in childcare licensing, early childhood education policy, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
Experience working with state licensing agencies, accrediting organizations, or regulatory bodies strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of accreditation standards and processes, including Cognia, NAEYC, MSA, NAC, or similar organizations.
Deep knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and regulatory frameworks across multiple states.
Ability to synthesize complex regulatory and policy information into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with franchise owners, regulators, accrediting bodies, and internal stakeholders.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information, facilitating training, and developing guidance resources.
Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives independently.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting operational excellence across the Primrose system.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance
50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children at any Primrose Schools
Flexible work from home options available.