Happy children playing on playground

Helping child care programs create environments that support healthy habits in young children.

Child care centers and family day care homes in Okaloosa County are invited to participate in the Go NAPSACC program, a research-based online tool to guide early childhood educators through the process of making meaningful changes to improve children’s health. The NAPSACC online portal is filled with helpful videos, activities, and flyers.

Topics include:

  • Child Nutrition
  • Infant and Child Physical Activity
  • Outdoor Play and Learning

A Go NAPSACC consultant is available here in Okaloosa County to help you get started. For more information, contact Healthy Okaloosa Child Care at HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov or 850-344-0664. Provide your first and last name and the email address you would like linked to your NAPSACC account and we will send you an invite to register!

Resources

Monthly Newsletters

The Healthy Okaloosa Childcare team develops an e-newsletter each month. The e-newsletter is sent to all program participants and includes information, health tips, and upcoming events. It can be forwarded to your center’s parents or staff and posted in public work areas.

To sign up for the newsletter, email HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov.


Health Observances

One way to complete health promotion activities at your childcare site is by celebrating health observances! Visit the National Health Observances website to view options.

Need assistance? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Childcare team at HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov!


Additional Awards

Did you know that childcare sites can apply for tobacco and breastfeeding support awards too? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Childcare team at HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov to start your applications.


Resource Topic Areas

Nutrition

Physical Activity

Tobacco

Breastfeeding

General Health Promotion