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 -- Publicizing the center and selecting the children -- Grouping and enrolling the children -- Managing the food and the health and safety program -- Evaluating center components -- Providing for personal and professional staff development -- Working with families, volunteers, and the community.