This report consists of: (1) recommendations for the establishment of California State child care and developmental services which support the family unit, improve the quality of family life, and respect the ethnic and cultural heritage of the families served; and (2) baseline data on served and unserved children, plus projected needs over a 5-year period. Introductory sections present the charge to the planning commission, the statement of purpose, the process used by the commission, a summary of the present state of child care services, predicted needs for services through 1984, and a summary of recommendations. Thirty recommendations (with supporting data, facts and arguments) for access to services, first year priorities and basic dimensions and directions of the 5-year plan, meeting citizens' diverse linguistic and cultural needs, provision of quality services, funding and statewide delivery of services, are made. A summary of the report is included. Persons invited to present to the Commission and other presenters are listed. A glossary is appended. (Author/RH)