Policies and Orientation

Employee’s Acknowledgement 

I have read and understand Montclair Early Learning Center, Inc.‘s Child Abuse
and Neglect policy.

I have read and understand Montclair Early Learning Center, Inc.‘s
Bloodborne Pathagens.

I have read and understand Montclair Early Learning Center, Inc.‘s Emergency
Response Plan.

I have been taught how to use the Fire Extinguishers at Montclair Early
Learning Center, Inc.

I understand the cost of fingerprinting is paid for by Montclair Early Learning Center. If I leave with no notice, or during the first three months, the amount will be deducted from my last paycheck.

I have received and read the MELC Operating Procedures and Employee Handbook. I further understand and agree that my employment with Montclair Early Learning Center, Inc. is at will and may be terminated by me or MELC at any time for any reason or without reason. I understand that nothing in the Employee handbook or in any oral statement or representation by any employee or representative of MELC shall be deemed to create a contract of employment or any other modification of the at-will employment relationship. I also understand that any or all of the provisions, contained in the Employee Handbook may be modified, amended, or eliminated by Montclair Early Learning Center, Inc. at any time with or without notice.

I have received and read the MELC Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. I expect to be guided by the rules and policies contained therein. I further understand and agree that my employment with Montclair ELC, Inc. is at will and may be terminated by me or MELC at any time for any reason or without reason. I understand that nothing in the Personnel Policies and Procedures handbook or in any oral statement or representation by any employee or representative of MELC shall be deemed to create a contract of employment or any other modification of the at-will employment relationship. I also understand that any or all of the provisions, contained in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook may be modified, amended, or eliminated by Montclair ELC, Inc. at any time with or without notice.

I have recieved and read the MELC discipline policy and positive guidance procedures, which are located in the personnel policies and procedures handbook. 

Welcome to Montclair Early Learning Center, Inc. We want to make the first days here a positive learning experience. Below is a list of orientation items that will help you become acquainted with. The director will guide you through this process. The orientation plan is designed to give you the tools you need to feel comfortable and confident as you begin your responsibilities in your position here. The plan includes completion of the checklist that covers basic knowledge of center operations, initial training, etc... Although the director is your main mentor through the process, other staff will support you as needed. The orientation plan will conclude with a meeting with the director. At that time, any remaining questions will be answered and a plan will be written for remaining needs. A training and professional development plan will also be created. MELC policies and procedures. The director will guide you through this process.

_____ Observe in assigned classroom (positive discipline and guidance 1 hour, quality care and licensing 1 hour)

_____ Read Alabama Licensing Minimum Standards (quality care and licensing 45 minutes)

_____ NAC Standards (quality care and licensing 45 minutes)

_____ Read MELC Personnel Policies & Operating Procedures (quality care and licensing 30 minutes)

_____ Read MELC Parent Handbook (child care professional and the family (30 minutes)

_____ Read Program Philosophy, Program Mission, and History of Program (30 minutes)

_____ Read Employee Job Descriptions and Organizational Chart (15 min)

_____ Injuries to children / Accident Forms (health, safety, and universal precautions 30 minutes)

_____ Bloodborne Pathogens (health, safety, and universal precautions 30 minutes)

_____ Read Emergency Response Plan and talk about drills (health, safety and
universal precautions 30 minutes)

_____ Fire extinguisher training (health, safety, and universal precautions 1 hour)

_____ Expectations for Ethical Conduct (child care professional and the family 30
minutes)

_____ Conscious Discipline Training: Introduction to Conscious Discipline (CD 1 hour)

_____ Conscious Discipline Training: Becoming Brain Smart (CD 1 hour)
Read and review Grievance Procedures (child care professional and the family 30 minutes)

_____ Read files for children in assigned classroom (health, safety, and universal
precautions 15 minutes)

_____ Conscious Discipline Training: Building the School Family (PDG 1 hour)

_____ Conscious Discipline Training: Composure (PDG 1 hour)

_____ Complete Personnel forms (15 min)

_____ Tour the building (15 min)

_____ Meet all staff and other office staff (15 min)

_____ Meet children in assigned classroom (15 min)

_____ Observing classrooms (3 hours) (LD)


Other Related Training

_____ Daily Schedule and Activities (childcare professional and the family 30 minutes)

_____ Curriculum (childcare professional and the family 45 minutes)

_____ Extra Curriculum Activities (15 minutes)

_____ Health and Safety Regulations and Emergency Procedures (health and safety and universal precautions 30 minutes)

This completes your 12 preservice hours, which is required by State of Alabama Department of Human Resources, plus 13 hours to meet NAC requirements. Orientation Process successfully completed on: