It is the first time that providers will have nationally recognised advice covering portion sizes, food types, sample menus and guidance on how to tackle fussy eating.
The School Food Trust, which has published the guidance, said that while many childcare providers do well in this area, some are giving young children food more appropriate for older children and adults.
Patricia Mucavele, The School Food Trust’s nutritionist, said: "There’s lots of support being put into place to help any early years provider start to use these guidelines.
"We are piloting training with five local authorities already and will be coming to more areas in the coming year. This is just the beginning, and we hope that as many providers as possible will use these guidelines to help children get a healthy start in life."
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