At Nestio and SpacECE, transparency and safety are non-negotiable. These policies govern how we operate, protect children, and treat every member of our community.
Effective 2025 · Applies to all SpacECE India Foundation programs including Nestio Preschool
Zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, neglect, and exploitation across all programs.
🔒 SpacECE India Foundation follows a zero-tolerance approach toward child abuse, neglect, exploitation, or any form of harm. This policy applies to all employees, teachers, interns, volunteers, consultants, vendors, and visitors interacting with children — both offline and online.
This policy establishes clear rules, responsibilities, and procedures to safeguard every child at Nestio Preschool and all SpacECE programs at all times. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and protective environment for all children.
This policy applies to all individuals connected with our programs:
This policy is fully aligned with Indian law:
⚠️ Failure to report sexual abuse under POCSO is a punishable offence. All staff are mandatory reporters.
Any staff member who witnesses, suspects, or receives a disclosure of abuse must:
Violations of this policy will result in immediate suspension pending investigation, followed by termination of employment and/or legal action as appropriate under applicable law.
📧 Safeguarding concerns: contactus@nestiopreschools.com
Ethical behavior, workplace respect, POSH compliance, and whistleblower protections.
🤝 SpacECE is committed to promoting a workplace that is ethical, respectful, inclusive, and free from harassment, discrimination, and misconduct of any kind.
🚫 Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited and will be met with zero tolerance. This applies to all staff, interns, vendors, and visitors at all SpacECE premises and events.
Employees may report fraud, corruption, financial irregularities, or serious misconduct to the HR team or senior management without fear of retaliation.
Violations may result in: written warning → suspension → termination → legal proceedings, depending on severity.
Data protection, anti-corruption measures, and information security standards.
🔐 This policy defines ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and information security practices to protect our organization, employees, children, donors, and stakeholders from legal, financial, and reputational risks.
All SpacECE personnel must act with:
Strict prohibition on:
Any suspected corruption must be reported to management immediately.
All staff must disclose any personal, financial, or family interest that could conflict with their organizational role. Management will determine appropriate action. Undisclosed conflicts are grounds for disciplinary action.
Earned leave, casual leave, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and public holidays.
🌿 This policy provides a structured leave framework to support employee health, family responsibilities, and work-life balance while ensuring smooth organizational operations. Aligned with the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 and Code on Wages, 2019.
| Leave Type | Days / Year | Key Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Privilege / Earned Leave (PL) | 15 days | Accrues 1.25 days/month; max accumulation 75 days |
| Casual Leave (CL) | 7–8 days | Prior approval required; cannot be accumulated |
| Sick Leave (SL) | 7 days | Medical certificate required for 3+ consecutive days |
| Maternity Leave | 26 weeks | As per Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 |
| Paternity Leave | 5 days | Within 1 month of child's birth/adoption |
| Bereavement Leave | 3–5 days | Immediate family; additional leave on compassionate grounds |
| Public Holidays | As declared | Published annually; includes national & regional holidays |
Working hours, attendance standards, and internship work-from-home arrangements.
🕐 SpacECE follows a structured on-site work model for all employees. Limited work-from-home flexibility is available exclusively for interns. Teaching staff must always be physically present.
| Role | Hours | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| General Office Staff | 8.5 hours (incl. 1hr break) | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Teaching Staff (Full-Time) | 8 hours | Academic schedule |
| Teaching Staff (Part-Time) | 4 hours | 9:30–2:00 or 3:00–7:00 |
⚠️ Work from home is NOT permitted for teaching staff under any circumstances. Physical presence in class is mandatory.
Any overtime beyond 48 hours per week requires prior written approval from management. Compensatory off or additional pay will be provided as per applicable law.
Official travel approvals, per diem rates, relocation support, and expense reimbursement.
✈️ As a non-profit, SpacECE is committed to responsible stewardship of resources. All travel-related expenses must be reasonable, necessary, and directly related to organizational objectives.
All travel must follow the principles of: necessity, economy, safety, transparency, and accountability. The most economical reasonable option must always be chosen.
| Grade / Role | Air Travel | Train | Hotel Per Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Management | Economy class | AC 2-Tier | Up to ₹3,000 |
| Mid-Level Staff | Economy (approved only) | AC 3-Tier | Up to ₹2,000 |
| Support / Junior Staff | Not applicable | AC 3-Tier / Sleeper | Up to ₹1,500 |
| Interns | Not applicable | Sleeper / AC 3-Tier | Up to ₹1,000 |
Employees relocated to a different city at organizational request are entitled to: