The purpose of this manual is to promote the inclusion of special needs children in child care environments by applying an eight-step process of training, mentoring, and evaluating. The material in the manual covers approximately 6 months of enabling experiences for child care center owners and directors preparing to include special needs children in their program. Through this eight-step program they should: (1) make a commitment to the principle of inclusion; (2) participate in an 8-hour workshop; (3) observe model centers; (4) accept technical assistance; (5) engage in self-evaluation; (6) schedule an independent evaluation; (7) agree to validation review; and (8) publicize their policy of inclusion. The bulk of the manual contains activities for the 8-hour workshop, trainer resources, participant handouts, staff evaluation instruments, sample letters and forms, and a list of additional resources. A 10-minute audio cassettes (not available from ERIC) contains questions and answers about the Americans with Disabilities Act and a story told by a handicapped child and a parent. (MDM)