Facilties and Safety

CMS, located at 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd. in East Lansing, is open Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays. During the summer semester, CMS may close before 9:00 p.m., depending on scheduled activities taking place in the building.

CMS is considered an MSU on-campus building, and a parking fee is required from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. To pay by credit/debit card or cash, visit the kiosks near the entrance outside or inside the lobby. If paying with cash, exact change is required. Kiosks do not provide change. Parking fees are not required for those with handicap passes parking in handicap spots and/or those with a valid MSU employee parking pass.

Everyone is encouraged to use hand sanitizer when entering the CMS lobby and classrooms which reduces risk of contamination throughout the building. CMS maintains cleaning protocols and provides air purification units in classrooms. Feeling sick? Stay home. Contact the office or your teacher/therapist to discuss options.

• All students/clients under age 18 must be escorted to their classroom/studio and will only be released at the end of their program by a responsible adult listed on their CMS account.
• Arrive on time for each lesson, class, or session.
• Students/clients should not arrive more than 15 minutes before the start time of their activity, and those under age 18 must be picked up immediately following the conclusion of their scheduled activities.
• CMS faculty and staff do not supervise children who arrive early or are left waiting to be picked up.

Parents/guardians must complete the Pick-up, Drop-off and Commuter Permission Form if:

• A student/client under 18 years of age will be transporting themselves to and from CMS;
• An adult other than a parent/guardian will be dropping off or picking up the student/client;
• The student/client needs to arrive late or be excused early any time during the program.

If a parent/guardian needs to contact a program participant during a scheduled activity, please call the office at (517) 355-7661 stating the name, activity, and/or instructor/therapist. A CMS staff member will notify the instructor/therapist that the student’s parent/guardian has requested contact with the student/client.

CMS encourages parents, guardians, and students to remain aware of safety and security tips when engaging in online learning activities. Below are some resources that may be helpful:

• Protecting Kids Online (FTC): information on safe and responsible decisions to reduce online risks for children.
• Keeping Children Safe Online (U.S. DoJ): tips and videos for protecting children during online activities.
• Prevent Cyberbullying (Stopbullying.gov): information on preventing, identifying, and responding to cyberbullying.
  Medical/Behavioral Incidents

In case of a medical or behavioral incident/emergency involving minors or adults, the emergency contact listed on the student/client registration form will be contacted via phone. A CMS staff member will call all phone numbers on file until someone is reached. In emergency situations when an emergency contact is not responding to calls, medical treatment authorization signed during registration gives CMS staff consent to contact emergency medical services. In such cases, students/clients will be taken by EMS to UM-Sparrow Hospital, 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912. Parents, guardians, and other emergency contacts will be notified via phone by a CMS staff member.

Non-MSU employees and students may sign up for text alert messages from MSU through the Nixle Community Alerts system by texting MSUALERT to 888777. Details on the MSU Alert system can be found at https://alert.msu.edu/.

CMS follows MSU emergency policies:

• Weather-related emergencies – severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings – seek shelter in an interior hallway in the basement or ground level of a building away from windows, or in the lowest level of a parking ramp.
• Other emergencies – accident, medical, suspicious activity, presence of a firearm – call 911 immediately.

If a “Secure in Place” action is advised (due to active violence):

• Lock doors of the room you are in (CMS will lock its main doors).
• Close blinds and turn off lights.
• Find a well-hidden and protected area to hide; use objects in the room to create a barricade or hide behind.
• Wait for the “All Clear” from the MSU Alert System before leaving your secure location.