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1. Grooming and Hair Standards

• Hair must be kept neat, tidy, and well-groomed at all times.

• Acceptable hair colors: black, brown and dark brown.

• Unnatural or bright colors (blonde, red, white, grey, blue, purple, yellow, green, etc.) are not permitted.

• Extensions may not exceed mid-back length.

• Hair should be rolled, brushed, and styled neatly — no extreme styles or unkempt looks (e.g., no bantu knots).

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2. Accessories and Jewelry

• Minimal accessories only; must be safe and work-appropriate.

• No gold or oversized jewelry during work hours.

• Avoid flashy or distracting accessories. 

• No accessories that may pose a hazard while caring for children.

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3. Professional Presentation

• Staff must maintain a clean, modest, and fully professional appearance at all times.

• Clothing must be neat and suitable for working with children.

• Jeans are only permitted on Fridays and must be worn with a Bluebrook uniform shirt.

• Socks are required daily; staff must wear socks and closed-toe footwear (no crocs unless fully secured and approved).

• Avoid wearing anything that poses a safety risk while working with children.

• Presentation and behavior must reflect Bluebrook Academy’s standards of professionalism and care.

• Nails are required to be no more than 1 inch past your finger with modest colors. Florecent or loud colors will not be accepted.

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4. Attendance & Tardiness

• Staff are expected to arrive on time for every shift.

• If unable to report to work or delayed, notify management at least 2 hours before shift start, or 1 hour in emergencies.

• Failure to communicate lateness or absence may result in removal of that day’s pay.

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5. Salary & Payment

• Employees are paid on the 15th and the last business day of each month.

• Bluebrook does not pay in cash. A bank account is required to receive salary.

• Failure to provide an account number will prevent salary payment until resolved.

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6. Cash-Handling Policy (Strict No-Cash Zone)

• Bluebrook Academy is a strict no-cash facility.

• No staff member is permitted to accept cash from parents or anyone for any reason.

• Accepting cash will be treated as theft and will result in immediate termination.

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7. Cleanliness & Classroom Maintenance

• Bluebrook Academy does not employ custodians.

• Teachers and Caregivers are responsible for:

        1. Keeping their classroom tidy at all times.

        2. Cleaning their immediate areas daily.

        3. Maintaining a clean, sanitary environment for children.​

• The last-shift staff member must take all trash to the outdoor bin, lock the bin, and ensure neighbors cannot access it.

• All staff must empty classroom trash into the kitchen bin before leaving each day.

• Failure to maintain a clean classroom may result in disciplinary action, including termination.

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8. Conduct & Disciplinary Action

• Any employee receiving three written warnings may face probation or termination at management’s discretion.

• Management reserves the right to terminate staff for repeated cleanliness issues, unsafe behavior, or policy violations.

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9. Theft Policy

• Theft of any kind will not be tolerated, including:

        1. Taking school supplies

        2. Taking items belonging to staff or students

        3. Taking anything not purchased personally

• If caught stealing, the police will be called, charges will be filed, and termination will be immediate.

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