NAP SACC

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Overview

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC) program targets child care policy, practice and environmental influences on nutrition and physical activity behaviors in young children. Extensive formative work with stakeholder groups (child care providers, parents, and experts in the field) informed the development of the intervention. NAP SACC uses an organizational assessment of 14 areas of nutrition and physical activity policy, practices and environments to identify the strengths and limitations of the child care facility. Following the self-assessment, a health consultant (i.e., child care health consultant, nurse, health educator or other trained professional) works with the child care facility staff to set goals for change and develop plans for follow-up actions to improve practice. Collaborative goal-setting is followed by staff training and targeted technical assistance to promote organizational change.

Intended Population: Child care centers and young children (ages 2 – 5 years)

Setting: Child care centers (The intervention can be adapted for family child care homes.)

Length of time in the field: Since January 2003