Family Handbook 2018-2019

2 Table of Contents NSU Vision 2020 ....................................................................................................................................... 5 NSU Mission .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................... 5 History of the Mailman Segal Center ....................................................................................................... 5 The Mailman Segal Center’s Early Learning Programs ............................................................................ 7 Program Philosophy ................................................................................................................................. 7 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Staff ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Licensing ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Accreditation and Membership ............................................................................................................... 8 The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ........................................... 8 Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) ......................................................................... 8 National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (N4C) .................................................................... 9 Research ................................................................................................................................................... 9 School Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................. 10 Absence .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Adventure Camp (Preschool) ................................................................................................................. 10 Allergies .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Arrival and Departure ............................................................................................................................ 11 Before-School Care and Extended Day (Preschool) .............................................................................. 11 Backpacks ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Birthday Celebrations ............................................................................................................................. 12 Change of Clothing ................................................................................................................................. 12 Changes in Program Options (Preschool) .............................................................................................. 12 Changes in Student Information ............................................................................................................ 12 Child Abuse Policy .................................................................................................................................. 12 Child Safety from Sexual Offenders and Predators .............................................................................. 13 Child Study – Student Referrals ............................................................................................................. 13 Clinicians in Training ............................................................................................................................... 14 Comfort Toys .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Communication ...................................................................................................................................... 14