We want First Circle to be a relaxed environment, where children, staff, and families feel comfortable. We ask that staff use their best judgment when dressing for working with children:
All clothing (even jeans) should be clean, free from excessive wrinkles, and in good repair (without holes or tears).
Comfortable shoes are essential. Please do not wear heels. We recommend that footwear cover toes and have a back strap or enclosed heel. Although flip-flops are not prohibited, you risk injury when making a choice not to protect your feet and toes (especially on the playground!). Bare feet are never allowed.
Dress for participation in outdoor activities.
Your clothes should be appropriately sized, neither too small nor too tight.
Clothing with pictures or writing should be appropriate for children.
Please do not wear see-through clothing or clothing that allows undergarments or their straps to be exposed. Before coming to work, please make sure that sitting, bending, or reaching doesn’t expose skin or undergarments.
Shorts and skirts should be of a reasonable length: mid-thigh or lower (with your arms hanging down, make sure your garment is at or below your fingertips), skirts higher than knee-length require shorts underneath.
Show good taste in your attire: pants/bottoms with high enough waist to cover the skin of your midsection (front and back), tops with high enough neckline to hide bra or chest hair, (and long enough to keep skin of your midsection covered), shoulder straps must be a minimum three fingers in width (no spaghetti straps) and no strapless tops are to be worn.
When you wear leggings or stretch pants, please wear a top that reaches to the hip. Please don’t wear spandex, bike shorts, bathing/swimming wear, or sleepwear (unless for a planned event or occasion!).
Long nails, dangling earrings, and other protruding jewelry should be avoided.
Please wear deodorant/antiperspirant, especially during warmer months.
Please wear a bra or suitable support.
Please avoid wearing cologne/perfume, as strong odors of any kind can be offensive, and some people are allergic to perfume.