This publication represents the compilation of various statutes, regulations, state plan materials, and guidelines developed by the Office of Child Development of the California State Department of Education, which are applicable to subsidized child care service programs. It is the intent of these guidelines to assist eligible agencies in the development and maintenance of high quality child development programs. Sections of the document cover state administration, application, eligibility, admission and enrollment, fee schedule, staffing, program components, site and facilities standards, fiscal management, and agency administration. Some of the contents are mandatory, others are discretionary. A glossary of terms is included. (Author/RH)