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:
- Complete a Pre Self-Assessment
- Attend a Go NAP SACC training
ü FREE State Approved In-service hours - Develop an Action Plan
- Reach Your Goals
- 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
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
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