An automated record-keeping system for publicly supported day care centers, developed by the South Carolina Office of Child Development (OCD), is described here. This OCD Information System evolved around the need for accurate and timely data pertaining to publicly funded day care centers. Allowance was made for possible subsequent inclusion of family and group day care facilities. A preliminary study of six South Carolina counties showed a lack of uniformity in record-keeping and the need for a computerized information system. The three data collection instruments described here were designed to implement development of an integrated data base: (1) a Client-Guardian Record, (2) a Center Record and (3) an Employee Record. These instruments were designed to collect, aggregate, analyze and disseminate data in a concise and confidential manner for the use of authorized state agencies. During the initial demonstration phase of the system's implementation, OCD personnel were involved in field work to educate day care center personnel in use of the record forms. Informational printouts, derived from continually updated data, include state, county and center summaries, as well as client and employee rosters. Approximately half this document consists of samples of record forms and summary reports. (BF)