This study sought to determine the needs of early childhood teachers in Kentucky for education to help them manage children's nutrition in early childhood programs. The study also sought to determine whether formal classes, self-study via computer, or site-based inservice workshops is the most desirable format for teacher nutrition education. A survey of 382 teachers at licensed centers and Head Start and Early Start programs found that more than three-fourths of respondents believed that teachers should: (1) know how to recognize signs of malnutrition; (2) know how to plan creative meals and snacks; and (3) complete classes in nutrition education. Although the majority felt that they could identify the signs of malnourishment in children under their care and develop healthy meals for children, large minorities felt they could not. Of the 311 teachers who responded positively to a personal need for nutrition education, 78 percent favored inservice workshops, 70 percent favored formal classes, and 40 percent favored self-study via computer. Other teacher attitudes towards child nutrition and nutrition education are discussed. Overall, the results indicate a need for nutrition education programs for early childhood teachers. (MDM)