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All Pennsylvania programs and individuals are able to access North Carolina's Go NAPSACC online tool at no cost.
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What is NAPSACC?
NAPSACC is an online, self-paced, customized continuous quality improvement process focused on health practices and policies within early childhood education (ECE) settings. The program utilizes Go NAPSACC, an evidence-based tool, to guide participants through self-assessment, action planning, implementation, policy development, re-self-assessment, and reflection. The process empowers program leadership and includes tips, materials and online trainings to increase knowledge and improve quality of practice and policy. Past participants have shared that it is comfortable to have at least six months to implement all components. Learn more about the significant PA NAPSACC outcomes.
Who can participate?
Pennsylvania ECE programs can participate in NAPSACC independently, with support from another agency or technical assistance (TA) provider/consultant, or through enrollment in the PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant. In addition, coaches, TA/consultants, and stakeholders can access the tools and create a TA account, linking with programs to support them in their journey. Go NAPSACC provides training for individuals with ECE provider accounts, as well as those with a TA account.
What are the benefits of participation?
Engagement in the NAPSACC process can make a decided difference in the lives of Pennsylvania’s children by encouraging children to form healthy nutrition and physical activity habits that, learned early on, increases the likelihood of these habits being carried forward throughout their lives. Family members, caregivers, staff, and communities also benefit through sharing these experiences with children, creating a cohesive dynamic for long-term success. Read about the impact of PA NAPSACC.
Because NAPSACC is an organized effort to promote health and wellness for children, and includes families to support nutrition and physical activities at home, the process aligns with the Keystone STARS category of Partnerships with Families and Communities. Families are encouraged to be part of the continuous quality improvement team through family engagement activities. Therefore, participation in NAPSACC is included as an eligible activity under Keystone STARS Performance Standard Bonus Points - Partnerships with Families and Communities (2 points).
Because NAPSACC is an organized effort to promote health and wellness for children, and includes families to support nutrition and physical activities at home, the process aligns with the Keystone STARS category of Partnerships with Families and Communities. Families are encouraged to be part of the continuous quality improvement team through family engagement activities. Therefore, participation in NAPSACC is included as an eligible activity under Keystone STARS Performance Standard Bonus Points - Partnerships with Families and Communities (2 points).
Getting Started with NAPSACC
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For Coaches, TAs, and Consultants
If you are a coach, technical assistant, or consultant, who would like to access Go NAPSACC to gain knowledge about the resource and support programs, click here to complete an application to access the tools at no cost: |
For ECE programs wishing to use the tools independently or with an organization's support
The Getting Started with NAPSACC Guide below will walk you through the steps to gain access to Go NAPSACC, register for an account, and begin using the tool in your program. |
Grant Opportunities
Programs may participate in NAPSACC at any time, independently or in partnership with a supportive agency or individual. IF, however, your program is currently enrolled in, or interested in learning more about, the PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant project specifically, please contact April Williams at [email protected] directly for information regarding current or upcoming PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant opportunities.
Recipes for Success
Check out the Recipes for Success in nutrition and physical activity cards with strategies from PA NAPSACC participants. The tools, available in English and Spanish, can be downloaded, printed, and shared.
Children's Express, Cresson, PA
(English) (Spanish)
Goddard School, Wayne, PA
(English) (Spanish)
JOY Christian Early Learning, Camp Hill, PA
(English) (Spanish)
YWCA Tri-County Area YW CHAMPS, Pottstown, PA
(English) (Spanish)
Ivy May Day Care & Pre School, State College, PA
(English) (Spanish)
Children's Express, Cresson, PA
(English) (Spanish)
Goddard School, Wayne, PA
(English) (Spanish)
JOY Christian Early Learning, Camp Hill, PA
(English) (Spanish)
YWCA Tri-County Area YW CHAMPS, Pottstown, PA
(English) (Spanish)
Ivy May Day Care & Pre School, State College, PA
(English) (Spanish)