This report reviews current standards for the provision of family and group day care services in Canada in 1976. The first chapters describe the scope of the study and the problems encountered in setting and comparing program standards. The main body of the report surveys program standards in each Canadian province. These reviews focus on specific requirements for staff-child ratios, staff qualifications, physical requirements for group day care facilities, degree of actual compliance with stated standards, and specific legislation and regulations in use. Much of this information is presented in tabular forms. Summaries of general issues, policies and problems in each of five provinces are also included. The report concludes that while improvements in setting and enforcing standards are occurring, further improvements are necessary. It is suggested that specific policies and resources should reflect the importance of quality care for young children, and that day care services should provide a foundation for children's subsequent development and education. An appendix to the report provides legal definitions applied to day care services in each province. (BD)