The Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme (SMHSS) funds a daily portion of plain fresh cow’s milk (or specified alternative) and a healthy snack (fruit or vegetables) for pre-school children (from birth to not yet attending primary school) spending two hours or more in the care of a regulated day care provider and/or childminders.
Infant formula will be funded for children up to 12 months.
How to register
Registration is now open for year 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025.
Please note applications will be open from 26 July 2024 to 31 July 2025.
We will request evidence of attendance and purchase, therefore childcare settings should retain proof of purchase, such as receipts, invoices, contracts and attendance registers as they will be requested to provide this for monitoring purposes.
We would ask that all early years settings, including all childminders, who are registered with the Care Inspectorate complete and submit the registration form.
Register for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme
Further information
Visit our frequently asked questions about SMHSS.
For more information about the scheme please visit Scottish Government: Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme.