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Health Promotion Board

Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme

This programme empowers preschools to provide healthier meals for their children.

Last updated 30 March 2026
Kid holding a bowl of cereal.

About the programme

Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme

The Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme (HMPP) empowers preschools to provide healthier meals and encourages them to educate children on eating right. As preschoolers who attend childcare centres or kindergartens spend a major part of their day there, these preschools play a vital role in helping them cultivate healthy eating habits.

Preschools that provide food to children must adhere to the Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme (HMPP) guidelines as stipulated in the Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC) Regulatory Standards (RS) and Code of Practice (COP).

View the list of preschools who have been accredited [PDF, 512 KB].

Food Service Guidelines

The Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme (HMPP) guidelines have incorporated the nutrition recommendations for infants from 0 to 17 months.

Preschools that serve food to children must adhere to the HMPP guidelines as stipulated in the Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC), Regulatory Standards (RS) and Code of Practice (COP).

These include:

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Cutting down fat, sugar and sodium

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Serving wholegrain, fruit and vegetables

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Serving healthy set meals

The guidelines aim to ensure that preschoolers receive the appropriate nutrients necessary for their growing needs and it takes into consideration the following areas:

Plate with broccoli, brown rice and stir-fried chicken with chilli on a wooden table.

Food from essential food groups must be served in appropriate serving sizes for the age groups during meals

  • Wholegrains

  • Fruit to be served daily (at any time of the day)

  • Vegetables

  • Protein

Bottle of sauce with Healthier Choice symbol surrounded by tomatoes, garlic and herbs.

Products that fall under the following should carry the Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS) or meet the HCS guidelines

  • Fats and Oils (e.g. but not limited to cooking oil, cheese, etc)

  • Sauces, Spreads, Condiments and Salt (e.g. but not limited to soya sauce, jam, etc)

Milk being poured into a glass placed on a cork coaster.

Milk is to be served in appropriate serving sizes for various age groups

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Plain water as preferred choice of beverage

  • Plain water must be available at all times to encourage it as the preferred choice of beverage

  • Sugar sweetened beverages are not encouraged to be served. If served, it should follow the requirements stated in the HMPP guidelines [PDF, 501 KB] (e.g. HCS certified, No intense sweeteners, etc)


Assorted processed meats including ham, salami and sausages on a wooden board.

Processed food is discouraged

  • Processed food is not recommended as they are often high in sodium and an increase in sodium intake, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Preschools are evaluated by assessors commissioned by HPB. Preschools that meet the guidelines will be certified and listed on HPB’s website for easy reference. Preschools that are accredited are listed here [PDF, 501 KB].

For more information on these guidelines, please find out more via Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme Recommendation and Guidelines [PDF, 501 KB].

Healthier food for occasions

Three bowls of oatmeal decorated with frruits to look like animal faces.

Party food in preschools tend to be indulgent. Are there healthier party food that preschool can provide for children? Let's find out what are some available healthier party food and drinks.

View the party food list [PDF, 230 KB].

Suppliers with healthier ingredients

Assortment of wholegrain foods including bread, pasta, oats and wheat grains.

We have compiled a list of suppliers that provide healthier food and ingredients.

View the Supplier Listing Directory.

Healthier recipe ideas

Together with a nutritionist and a chef, HPB has developed these healthy recipes for canteen vendors as a guide to prepare healthier, tastier and appealing meals for students:

Tasty bites
Main dish/meal
Desserts and drinks

Preschools may also refer to this sample 4-week cycle menu [PDF, 234 KB] to plan and prepare healthier offerings for the children.

Other useful resources

Find out more about how some of our participating preschools innovatively incorporate healthy eating and nutrition education.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on the Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme, visit our FAQ directory.

Application and further enquiries

For more information, kindly email HPB_Mailbox@hpb.gov.sg.