Go NAPSACC
From mealtime, to playtime, to story time, children have many opportunities each day to learn and practice healthy habits. Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (Go NAPSACC) is a trusted process that helps child care centers and homes go the extra mile to support children’s healthy eating and physical activity.
The 5 key elements of Go NAPSACC include the following:
- Complete a pre self-assessment
- Develop an action plan
- Reach your goals
- Complete Go NAPSACC trainings related to Go NAPSACC’s 5 main health areas
- Complete a second self-assessment
Go NAPSACC focuses on 5 main health areas: breastfeeding & infant feeding, child nutrition, infant & child physical activity, outdoor play & learning and screen time. It is designed for providers that care for children from the ages of birth to 5 years old.
How can Go NAPSACC help child care providers?
- FREE State Approved In-service hours
- Earn points for Step Up to Quality
- Receive FREE Incentives upon completion
- FREE Nutrition & Physical Activity
- Resources for use in your child care program and for parent education
- FREE One-on-One Mentoring and Support from a Go NAPSACC consultant
- Promote Healthy Child Development
- Continuing Education Opportunities
How does Go NAPSACC fit into Step Up to Quality?
- Complete the Go NAPSACC pre self-assessment
Additional points may be earned with Go NAPSACC in Steps 3-5 of Step Up to Quality by:
- Completing the Go NAPSACC training modules
- Submitting a Go NAPSACC Action Planning Document
- Complete the second post-assessment and receive points for the number of best practices achieved
- Incorporate a nutrition and/or physical activity curriculum
*Available online at the NE Go NAPSACC website: https://negonapsacc.unl.edu
Ashton Figgner
NE GO NAPSACC Coordinator
Nebraska Extension
Ashton.figgner@unl.edu
Donnia Behrends
NE GO NAPSACC Coordinator
Nebraska Extension
Dbehrends2@unl.edu