Go NAP SACC

  

What is Go NAP SACC?

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 NAP SACC) 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 NAP SACC include the following:

  1. Complete a Pre Self-Assessment
  2. Attend a Go NAP SACC training
    ü FREE State Approved In-service hours
  3. Develop an Action Plan
  4. Reach Your Goals
  5. Complete a Post Self-Assessment & Feedback Survey

Go NAP SACC 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 NAP SACC 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
    ü Resources for use in your child care program and for parent education
  • FREE One-on-One Mentoring and Support from a Go NAP SACC trainer
  • Promote Healthy Child Development
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

 How does Go NAP SACC fit into Step Up to Quality?

Go NAP SACC is required in Step 2 of Step Up to Quality:

  • View the Go NAP SACC orientation video*
  • Complete the Go NAP SACC pre self-assessment*

Additional points (up to 14) may be earned with Go NAP SACC in Steps 3-5 of Step Up to Quality by:

  • Attending a Go NAP SACC training (6 hour minimum)
    • Visit the NE Go NAP SACC website to view the training calendar
  • Submit a Go NAP SACC Action Planning Document*
    • Ongoing support is available
  • Complete the post self-assessment* and receive points for the number of best practices met
  • Incorporate a nutrition and/or physical activity curriculum

*Available online at the NE Go NAP SACC website: http://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

 

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Updated March 22, 2023 12:52pm