5-2-1-0 Early Care

Early Care Providers

Early care sites, including in-home care providers and child care centers, are invited to register as a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Registered Site and join an important network of sectors working towards healthier environments where young Iowans live, learn and play. 

  • If you are currently registered with Go NAPSACC, you will now be recognized as a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Early Care Site.

  • If you are not currently registered with Go NAPSACC, please contact Erin Olson at erin.olson@hhs.iowa.gov to get started.

Resources

Fact Sheets & Activities

These resources are sorted by the 10 Strategies of Success:

Strategy 1: Limit unhealthy choices for snacks and celebrations, while providing healthy choices

Strategy 2: Limit or eliminate sugary drinks - provide water

Strategy 3: Prohibit the use of food as a reward

Strategy 4: Provide opportunities to get physical activity every day

Strategy 5: Limit recreational screen time

Strategy 6: Participate in local, state and national initiatives that support healthy eating and active living

Strategy 7: Engage community partners to help support healthy eating and active living

Strategy 8: Partner with and educate families in adopting and maintaining a lifestyle that supports healthy eating and active living

  • 5-2-1-0 Posters and Resources

  • Resources coming soon!

  • Resources coming soon!

Strategy 9: Implement a staff wellness program that includes healthy eating and active living

Strategy 10: Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Programs to offer healthy food and beverage options