A needs assessment was conducted to determine the needs of the Seattle (Washington) community for child care for African-American children. There were 40,194 licensed child-care slots in King County, Seattle's county, in 1990, but it was estimated that 75,000 children needed child-care services. Almost half probably needed child-care subsidies, but less than 5,000 actually received them through governmental programs. A survey of 173 programs, a more detailed study of 50 programs, and interviews with 34 center owners, directors, and program supervisors (including some home-day-care providers) resulted in the formulation of recommendations for child-care services in the Seattle area. Recommendations are given in the areas of (1) self-esteem and cultural awareness; (2) parental involvement; (3) environment and safety; (4) discipline; (5) staffing and staff development; (6) management and administration; (7) curriculum; and (8) community resources. An action agenda is defined to bring about recommendations in these areas. (Contains 21 references.) (SLD)