This report describes the organization and function of general child care and development programs, special programs and the State Preschool Program administered by the California State Department of Education. Also examined are the funding sources, eligibility criteria for participation, and program requirements. In addition to child development programs, general child care programs are said to include migrant and campus child development programs, school-age parenting and infant development programs, alternative payment programs, and resource and referral programs. Appendices include a family fee schedule for fiscal year 1981-82, and the field service regions within the Office of Child Development. (JCD)