A study examined issues of quality in corporate-sponsored child care centers for children up to the age of 6. The study used a combination of methods, including a literature review, telephone interviews with corporations sponsoring child care centers, and visits to 12 corporate-sponsored child care centers. The findings came under the four headings of issues related to quality, discussion with experts in the field, characteristics of corporate-sponsored programs, and case studies of six corporate-sponsored programs. The study determined that the quality of a center depends largely on the staff who provide the care. Specific indicators of quality include: (1) staffing patterns--the ratio of adults to children, group sizes, staff schedules, and staff turnover; (2) staff credentials--educational background, experience, ongoing training; (3) wages and benefits for staff, which influence recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff; and (4) existence of an educational plan or philosophy that provides a framework for the teachers. Additional criteria that reflect a center's commitment to these quality indicators include licensing and accreditation, auspice (financial and legal ownership), and the operating budget allocation for staff. Contains 26 references. (TJQ)