This book is intended for use by local committees who are planning and organizing day care and education programs for infants and young children. Descriptions are given of various types of programs that are already in operation: 32 in the United States and three in other countries. Some of these programs are comprehensive but highlight educational skills; some are primarily concerned with education, either at home or in learning centers and some provide day care. Other programs provide services for the mentally retarded or others with special needs. Each program summary is followed by four sections: (1) objectives; (2) program descriptions; (3) effectiveness; and (4) replication. Further information may be obtained by writing to individual program directors; addresses are included. A bibliography gives other sources of information on early childhoood programs and includes film suggestions. (NH)