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.