Start the School Year Strong with Go NAPSACC

Go NAPSACC helps child care programs kick off the school year with simple, healthy changes that support active play, good nutrition, and overall well-being. Start strong with easy-to-use tools and small, manageable steps that build healthy habits that last all year long.

A new school year is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and refresh your program’s health and
wellness practices. Go NAPSACC (Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child
Care) offers simple, practical ideas to help child care providers establish routines that promote
healthy eating, active play, and overall well-being from day one. Whether it’s incorporating more
movement throughout the day, enhancing outdoor play, or strengthening mealtime environments, small changes can make a meaningful difference as children transition into new classrooms
and routines.

Starting the year with Go NAPSACC sets the tone for lasting healthy habits.
Through self-assessments, goal-setting tools, and individualized support, programs can
focus on realistic steps that align with their needs and schedules. It’s an effective way to engage staff,
support children’s development, and create a strong foundation for a healthy, active, and
successful school year.

Join Go NAPSACC and start building healthier habits today. Registration for the
October 2027 Go NAPSACC project is now open. Click here for more information about the Go NAPSACC project. 

For questions about Go NAPSACC, please contact Lauri Choate, Director of Training, at lauri@mochildcareaware.org or 314-754-1603.

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