12.0 Benefits

The insurance and other benefits we provide are the subject of detailed written plan documents. The terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements for these benefits may be determined only by reading the actual plan documents, under which First Environments or the plan administrator, as applicable, may make certain administrative interpretations with discretion. If a question arises regarding the nature and extent of insurance or other benefits, or if there is a discrepancy between the actual provisions of the plan documents and the information included in this Handbook or any other communication to employees, the formal language of the plan documents is controlling. Because insurance plans, premiums, coverages, and benefits change from time to time, First Environments reserves the right to modify (or terminate) each of the insurance and other benefits and each plan’s provisions.


The full benefits provided under First Environments’ benefits and insurance plans are outlined in separate summary plan descriptions, copies of which will be provided to you when you are eligible through Employee Navigator. If you have any questions concerning First Environments’ benefits and insurance coverage, you should contact the Executive Director or accountant.

Summary of Benefits for Full time Employees (40 hours per week) and Part-time Employees (working 30+ hours per week) can be found on Employee Navigator.

First Environments Early Learning Center is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits, recognizing that staff are the most valuable component of an early childhood education program. First Environments is happy to offer a 50% reduction in tuition for full time employees who enroll one of their children at our Center. Currently we are only able to offer a discount on one child and not multiples. After the successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, new employees will be eligible to review FEELC’s benefit package through our online benefit enrollment platform Employee Navigator.

This package includes:

After 90-days

 

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Long Term Disability

  • Paid time Off/Health Days

PTO is prorated for employees working 32 hours per week.

After 1 year

  • Up to 3% match to 401 K plan

12.1 Employee Assistance Program

First Environments participates in an EAP to support and promote the health and well being of employees. . Staff can locate resources that support them in stress management, prevention and treatment of depression, and/or general wellness on BlueCross BlueShield Blue 365 website at https://www.blue365deals.com/offers?location=All or through Blue. Connect.

12.2 Reduction in Work Hours for Long-term Employees (15 plus years)


First Environments Early Learning Center strives to provide the best employee benefits that the business can afford to offer. FEELC also recognizes commitment of long term (15 plus years) employees and in doing so allows a reduction in work hours to 32 hours per week (4/ 8 hour workdays). This workweek allows the employee to still receive benefits. Eligible employees must work outside of the classroom, they will join the support staff as a float or a 5th teacher, and show flexibility in work schedule to meet the ongoing needs of FEELC. An employee who chooses to take advantage of this work schedule may not be eligible for an annual increase the first year. Employees must contact the Executive Director for approval. Please note, consideration may be given to an employee who works fulltime in a classroom that has a medical concern. Documentation from a physician is required. Reduction in hours will be approved based off the current needs of the Center.

Last updated 2/4/2026