Family Handbook 2018-2019

8 Licensing The Mailman Segal Center’s Early Learning Programs (inclusive of the Family Center Preschool, Infant & Toddler Program, and Baudhuin Preschool) are licensed by Broward County Child Care Licensing and Enforcement (CCLE). CCLE is responsible for the implementation of the state-mandated licensing of all child care facilities and family child care homes in Broward County. CCLE monitors child care providers for compliance with health and safety standards as outlined in ordinance number 402.301. Accreditation and Membership The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) The Family Center Preschool and Infant & Toddler Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. NAEYC is focused on improving the well- being of young children, with particular emphasis on the quality of educational and developmental services for children from birth through age 8. To that end, NAEYC has created 10 national standards that measure the quality of early childhood programs. The standards were created by a blue-ribbon panel of early childhood experts and are based on the latest early childhood research. MSC is one of only approximately 8% of early childhood programs nationwide to receive this accreditation and the only university- based center in Broward County. Our current NAEYC accreditation is valid through August 2023. We complete annual reports each spring to document our continuous quality improvement. Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) The Family Center Preschool and Infant & Toddler Program are accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida. The mission of the Association of Independent Schools of Florida is to maintain the highest educational, ethical and professional standards among member schools for the benefit of the children of Florida. AISF is recognized by the Florida Department of Education as an accrediting agency, this makes it possible for MSC’s preschool teachers to obtain Florida Teacher Certification. AISF accredits member schools according to strict standards and provides organizational and pedagogical services to schools and teachers − including workshops, training and participation on school evaluation teams, and an annual teaching & school leadership conference, as well as informational publications. They foster the objective that the best educational experiences should be available to all students and require that accredited member schools practice non-discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, and disability (if not exempt from Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act), including their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school- administered programs.”