Includes bibliographical references and index.

The working director -- Developing interpersonal relationships -- Assessing community need and establishing a program -- Licensing and certification -- Organizing center structure and working with a board -- Handling financial matters -- Funding the program -- Developing a center facility -- Equipping the center -- Staffing the center -- Marketing the program and selecting the children -- Grouping and enrolling the children -- Managing the food and the health and safety programs -- Evaluating center components -- Providing for personal and professional staff development -- Working with families, volunteers, and the community.