Executive Director

Job Summary General Description Laboratory Family Services, Inc. (LFS) seeks a strategic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our early childhood education center. This leader will champion high-quality care, strong staff development, and meaningful family partnerships. As the senior leader of the Center, the Executive Director ensures the delivery of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. The role maintains full compliance with California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regulations and upholds LFS's organizational agreements and the expectations of its Board of Directors. This position is ideal for an early childhood leader who thrives in a high-accountability environment and moves easily between long-term strategy and hands-on daily operations.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Board Relations

• Partner with the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Human Resources, Board of Directors, and leadership team to set and carry out strategic priorities.
• Prepare and present Board reports on enrollment, staffing, program quality, operations, and other key organizational matters.
• Lead long-term planning for enrollment growth, staffing models, program expansion, and organizational sustainability.
• Develop data-informed strategies to meet enrollment demand, manage the waitlist, and optimize classroom capacity without compromising quality or compliance.
• Use enrollment trends, staffing stability, family satisfaction, and other key indicators to guide decisions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment between Center operations and Board expectations. Licensing, Compliance, and Child Safety
• Ensure compliance with all applicable CCLD regulations and health and safety standards.
• Oversee classroom ratios, supervision, and staffing coverage to protect the safety and well-being of every child.
• Lead CCLD visits, audits, inspections, and corrective action responses.
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