Anupam Martins
Chief Executive Officer
Building a Meaningful Future Together
We are excited you are considering Excelligence Learning Center and look forward to connecting with you. From our very beginning, we’ve been guided by strong values—integrity, excellence, and a deep belief in the power of people.
At Excelligence, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative environment where growth, recognition, and innovation thrive. We are proud to serve educators, families, and children nationwide, providing resources and programs that continue to shape the future of learning.
Together, we will continue to innovate, inspire, and make a lasting impact by empowering educators to make childhood learning fun.
We hope this information gives you a helpful introduction to Excelligence Learning Center, and we look forward to the possibility of building a meaningful future with you.
A Passion for Education, A Legacy of Innovation
Our Locations
Our Brands
Discount School Supply® is the premier one-stop shopping destination for early childhood education products, designed to help make early childhood learning fun. Key product segments include content & curriculum, classroom tools, and play & learn serving Infant through Early Childhood Education. Learn more at DiscountSchoolSupply.com
Really Good Stuff® is the premier one-stop-shop for top-quality learning products for K-5 classrooms, including content & curriculum, classroom tools, hundreds of ready-to-shop learning kits, and custom kits designed and built for an individual school serving K-5th grade.
Learn more at ReallyGoodStuff.com.
Frog Street is transforming the education of the next generation of children by equipping educators with research-based curriculum, assessments, professional development, and digital resources serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.
Learn more at FrogStreet.com.
Children’s Factory® is a leading provider of high-quality play equipment, classroom furnishings, and soft play products including furniture, classroom tools, play & learn, and infant & toddler serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.
Learn more at ChildrensFactory.com.
EPI® / Educational Products, Inc. is America’s largest provider of custom kitted back-to-school supplies solutions for parents and teachers. Key product segments include supply packs, personalized kitting solutions, and spirit wear serving K-8th grade.
Learn more at EducationalProducts.com.
Environments® classroom-tough, teacher-tested educational furniture brand is designed and built to last, including classroom storage, lockers and cubbies, book displays and shelving, and dramatic play serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.Learn more at Environments.com.
Colorations® is the leading art and creative activity brand in early education, offering the broadest range of products on the market including art supplies, crafts, and convenient creative expression kits aligned to age appropriate learning goals serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.Learn more at Colorations.com.
Excellerations® products help children learn and discover through play. Key product segments include play & learn, content & curriculum, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) serving Infant through Early Childhood Education.
Learn more at Excellerations.com.
Steve Spangler Science® products make STEM education fun, accessible, and memorable through experiential learning products and experiments within STEM that integrates multiple disciplines into the learning experience serving K-5th grade.
Discover Your Benefits & Resources
Lori Jaklevich
Benefits Manager
We are excited about the possibility of you joining Excelligence and know that your unique skills and talents could make a meaningful impact here. Our goal is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.
We also recognize that understanding benefits is an important part of considering a new opportunity. To help, our Benefits Manager, Lori Jaklevich, has created the Excelligence Resource Center—a one-stop hub where you and your family can explore the benefits available to you. This resource is designed to make it easier to understand your options and get the most from your coverage. Lori is committed to keeping the process simple and stress-free and is always available by phone, email, or Teams if you need support.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to Excelligence and to supporting your success as part of our team
Benefits Eligibility
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All full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning the 1st day of the month, following your hire date. You have thirty days in which to enroll, but please keep in mind that your benefits will begin on the 1st day of the month as will your benefit premiums. Employees caring for their parents and claiming them as dependents on their income taxes cannot list them as dependents for company-provided benefits because tax and benefit dependency rules differ. For benefits eligibility, dependents are defined as being a spouse or child under a certain age. Our plans do not extend coverage to parents, even if they qualify as tax dependents. |
| 401(k) Eligibility | You are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan on the first day of the month following your date of hire and if you are 18 years of age or older. |
Benefits Information
Medical Benefits
Excelligence offers three medical plan options through UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Each plan balances premiums and out-of-pocket costs, with extra savings when using in-network providers. Employees can also manage benefits easily through myuhc.com and the UHC app.
HSA – High Deductible Plan
Lowest premium, best for those with minimal healthcare needs. Includes an HSA to save pre-tax dollars for medical expenses. Preventive care is fully covered; other services apply after the deductible.
HRA – PPO Plan
Balanced option with moderate premiums and deductibles. Excelligence helps offset costs with an HRA contribution. Copays apply for office and urgent care visits, while preventive care is covered in full. An FSA is also available.
PPO – Lowest Deductible Plan
Highest premium but lowest deductible, ideal for those with frequent medical needs. Offers predictable copays for office visits and ER care. Preventive care is fully covered, and an FSA is available.
Dental & Vision Benefits
Excelligence offers three dental plans through UHC, all focused on preventive care and cost savings with in-network providers.
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PPO Dental – High Plan: Full preventive coverage, strong benefits for basic and major services, plus orthodontia.
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PPO Dental – Low Plan: Lower premium option with full preventive coverage, reduced benefits for other services, no orthodontia.
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DHMO Dental Plan: Lowest premium, in-network only, set copays for services, and reduced-cost orthodontia. No deductible or annual maximum.
Our vision plan, offered through VSP, supports eye health and early detection of medical conditions. It includes low-cost annual exams, full coverage for standard lenses, and an allowance for frames or contacts. Employees save more when using in-network providers, who offer the richest benefits and lowest out-of-pocket costs.
Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefits & Discounts
Excelligence provides company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance through New York Life at no cost to employees. Coverage includes a flat benefit amount, with no evidence of insurability required. Employees are responsible for keeping beneficiary information updated in iSolved.
To allow for additional protection, Excelligence also offers a range of voluntary benefits. Options include:
Voluntary Life & AD&D – Additional coverage for employees and dependents.
Short-Term Disability (STD) – Replaces part of income during illness or injury.
Long-Term Disability (LTD) – Provides income protection for extended disabilities.
Accident Insurance – Pays benefits for covered injuries and accidents.
Critical Illness Insurance – Provides a lump sum for serious diagnoses like cancer or heart attack.
Hospital Indemnity Insurance – Helps cover costs related to hospital stays.
Legal Services – Access to a network of attorneys for personal, family, and financial legal matters.
Identity Theft Protection – Monitors and restores your identity if it’s ever compromised.
- Pet Insurance – Nationwide coverage for veterinary expenses.
These voluntary options give employees the flexibility to customize coverage based on personal needs.
In addition, all employees are eligible for a discount on most items sold in the DSS and RSG catalogs, adding extra value beyond traditional benefits.
Retirement Benefits
Excelligence sponsors a 401(k) plan through Fidelity to help employees save for long-term financial security.
Contributions
Employees can contribute up to 60% of eligible earnings, with a maximum of $23,500 in 2025. Those age 50 or older may contribute an additional $7,500 catch-up. Excelligence supports your savings with a company match of 100% on the first 3% contributed and 50% on the next 2%, helping your balance grow faster.
Eligibility & Flexibility
The plan is available the first of the month after hire, and existing employees can enroll at any time. Contribution amounts and investment choices can be adjusted quarterly.
Vesting
Both employee and company contributions are 100% vested immediately.
Additional Features
Participants may access loans (with repayment terms defined in plan documents) and can roll over balances if they change jobs.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
All full-time Earlychildhood, LLC and Really Good Stuff employees are eligible for the enhanced PTO program. This schedule replaces the one outlined in the Excelligence handbook for the 0–12 month service tier. PTO begins accruing from your date of hire.
PTO Schedule
0–59 months of service: 18 days per year (up to 31.5 days maximum)
60–119 months of service: 23 days per year (up to 40.25 days maximum)
120+ months of service: 28 days per year (up to 49 days maximum)
Accrual happens each pay period, and unused PTO can be carried forward up to the listed maximums.
Paid Holidays
Full-time employees are eligible for paid holidays beginning on their date of hire. Excelligence observes the following holidays each year:
New Year’s Day – January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Third Monday in January
President’s Day – Third Monday in February
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – First Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
Day After Thanksgiving – Friday following Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve – December 24
Christmas Day – December 25
New Year’s Eve – December 31
Success Resources
Our company is committed to your success, providing the Excelligence Resource Center which offers detailed benefit information and much more. The Excellerator, is an advanced online learning center designed to help you start strong and continuously develop both your personal and professional skills for a fulfilling and long-lasting career with us. Our Help Desk is here to provide in-house support when you have questions about processes and programs, so you’ll always stay in the know.