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HACAP Corporate Office
P.O. Box 490
1515 Hawkeye Drive
Hiawatha, Iowa 52233
(319)393-7811
info@hacap.org

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What does PACES do?


General Questions

What does PACES stand for?

Why should my child care provider be enrolled in PACES?

What is the PACES – First Steps program?

What is Linn County Community Empowerment?


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What does PACES do?
The PACES program strengthens the quality and expands the availability of child care for families with infants and toddlers within Linn County. back to top


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What does PACES stand for?
Provider & Child Education Services back to top


Why should my child care provider be enrolled in PACES?

Your child could…

  • Enjoy nutritious meals, served in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards
  • Learn from a provider who receives continuing education 
  • Engage in developmentally appropriate activities
  • Benefit from fun, educational home visits from a PACES child care educator
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What is the PACES – First Steps program?
A free program to assist newer child care providers in creating healthy, happy environments for children. back to top


What is Linn County Community Empowerment?
Linn County Community Empowerment is a citizen-led collaboration with Education, Health and Human Service partners to improve early childhood development opportunities for children age birth to five years and their families. back to top