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Welcome to the Mailman Segal Institute

Nova Southeastern University’s reputation for innovative, hands-on, active learning is evidenced through the programs in the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies (MSI) located on the grounds of the Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village in Ft. Lauderdale, with a community outreach satellite facility in Tampa.  In collaboration with other NSU centers, the Mailman Segal Institute is one of the largest and most highly respected, comprehensive early childhood demonstration and training facilities of its kind.

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MSI Announces Community 5% Day at Whole Foods Market, Plantation

Specialist Joshua Smith had an opportunity to take his daughter to preschool at the Mailman Segal Institute (MSI) for the first time on Monday, June 1.On Wednesday, July 1, from 8 am-10 pm, Mailman Segal Institute will participate in Whole Foods Market "Community 5% Day."  A total of 5% of the day's net sales will be donated to the Mailman Segal Institute in support of its programs for children and families.  Customers and friends can help support MSI just by shopping at the Plantation store on its designated 5% Day. No voucher or coupon necessary.

Free special activities presented by the Mailman Segal Institute will be held throughout the day. Read more

  • 9 am- 10 am: "Real World Parenting" presented by Roni Leiderman, Ph.D., Dean, NSU's Mailman Segal Institute
  • 10 am- 11 am: “What’s Cooking™” with MSI's Ms. Jo! Whether you have a finicky eater or a budding chef, join your child in preparing a yummy, healthy meal while learning about cooking, cooperation, and making friends! (Please make reservations by calling Whole Foods Customer Service, 954.236.0600; class size is limited.)
  • 2 pm- 3 pm: Parenting Power Hour:
    • 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: "Language Development" presented by Lorraine Breffni, M.S., Director of Early Learning, NSU's Mailman Segal Institute
    • 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: "Mealtime Mantras" presented by Sande Gruskin, M.S., Director of Parenting Place, NSU's Mailman Segal Institute
  • 3 pm- 5 pm: Free Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting for children and the elderly sponsored by Broward Sherrif's Office and Crime Stoppers
  • 6 pm- 7 pm: “What’s Cooking™” with MSI's Ms. Jo! Whether you have a finicky eater or a budding chef, join your child in preparing a yummy, healthy meal while learning about cooking, cooperation, and making friends! (Please make reservations by calling Whole Foods Customer Service, 954.236.0600; class size is limited.)

For more information, please contact Karla Hernandez at 954-262-6902 or Karlhern@nova.edu