A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
Little Sprouts Childcare at Mill Street Market Hastings, Michigan |
Full-Time, Exempt Target Start Date:
October 2026 Little Sprouts Childcare is a new early childhood center opening on the Mill Street Market campus. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate leader to help launch the program and oversee daily operations. The Childcare Director will lead licensing preparation, staff recruitment and supervision, enrollment, family communication, classroom quality, and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to build a high-quality childcare program from the ground up. Responsibilities Lead startup, licensing, and daily operations Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise staff Maintain compliance with Michigan childcare licensing requirements Oversee enrollment, staffing ratios, records, and family communication Support safe, nurturing, play-based classrooms Develop policies, procedures, emergency plans, and operating systems Manage program purchasing, reporting, and budget responsibilities Collaborate with the Mill Street Market campus team and community partners Qualifications Candidates must meet Michigan licensing requirements for a childcare center program director.
Preferred qualifications include:
Degree or approved credential in early childhood education, child development, education, or a related field Leadership experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting Knowledge of licensing, staffing ratios, health and safety, and program administration Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills Experience opening a new center or developing programs is a plus The selected candidate must complete all required background checks, training, and health documentation. Compensation and Benefits Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Benefits are expected to include paid time off, paid holidays, professional development, and additional benefits established by the Alliance. Apply Submit your résumé and a brief cover letter through Indeed describing your leadership experience and interest in helping launch Little Sprouts Childcare. The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Do you meet, or will you meet by your start date, Michigan licensing qualifications for a childcare center program director? Have you previously been responsible for childcare licensing compliance, staff records, classroom ratios, or program administration? Are you willing and able to complete all required background checks, health documentation, CPR training, and licensing requirements? Briefly describe your experience leading staff in a childcare or early childhood education setting. What interests you about helping launch a new childcare center from the ground up? Describe your experience working with families, handling concerns, and building positive relationships. What systems or priorities would you focus on during the first 90 days of opening a new childcare center?
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
licensed childcare or early childhood education setting: 3 years (Preferred) supervisory or leadership: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to
