Preschools Shaping Healthy Impressions through Nutrition and Exercise (SHINE)

The Preschools Shaping Healthy Impressions through Nutrition and Exercise (SHINE) program is a voluntary nutrition and physical activity recognition program for licensed child care centers and family day care homes in California. Administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the program is designated for Early Care and Education (ECE) sites that participate in the CACFP and serve preschool aged children (ages two to five). The overall goal of the program is to promote high-quality nutrition and wellness practices at ECE sites to support children's health and readiness to learn.