2.16 Orientation Period

The first 90 days of employment with the Center are an orientation period. During this introductory time, an employee will be provided with an orientation to the Center’s policies, procedures, and services and the roles and responsibilities of the person’s employment performance. Teaching staff, program coordinators and administrative staff collaborate during the orientation period to determine if the new employee meets the physical and psychological competencies for working with children, families, and other staff. This information will be gathering from observations during the course of the observation period. Unsatisfactory performance may result in an extended orientation period or termination. Regular attendance during probationary period is required to avoid extending probation for 30 days or termination.  FEELC considers 4 or more days during this 90-day period excessive.

It is our hope that each employee will complete the orientation period successfully. However, at any time during or after the orientation period, an employee may be dismissed or may choose to end their employment, as the orientation period policy in no way modifies our at-will employment policy.

3.00 Paydays and Distribution of Paychecks

3.0 Pay Periods

Employees are paid every other Friday. Each workweek starts on Sunday 12:00am and ends on Saturday 11:59pm. A pay period consists of two workweeks. You may request a schedule of pay dates from Center management.

First Environments has established direct deposit for payment of wages and expenses for those employees who wish to participate.
On each payday, you will receive your paycheck or direct deposit notice and a statement showing gross pay, deductions, and net pay. If an employee feels there has been an error made in his or her paycheck, the employee should report it immediately to the Executive Director.

3.1 Salary Range

Each position is assigned a salary range based on similar employment that provides salary rates that are competitive with other day care centers. Salary ranges will be approved by the Center.

Any questions pertaining to your wages are to be referred to the Executive Director.

Last updated: 2/7/2025