This conference report summarizes 12 presentations, small and large group discussions, conclusions, and policy suggestions. The conference's purpose was to initiate a coalition between the policy domains of early education and child care and to encourage the dissemination of information about possible service arrangements which bring together the assets of the public schools and other child care organizations. Sponsored by Spring Hill Center (an independent nonprofit conference organization), the conference featured five major sessions which addressed the following topics: (1) the demand for services for preschool children, (2) background and status of the issue, (3) cooperative programs in action, (4) political consideration, and (5) network building. Appendices include the conference agenda, a participant list, and sample responses from the media. (DST)