A curriculum was developed and a pilot project was conducted to train 20 day care center directors at Lake Washington Vocational Technical Institute. This document summarizes the curriculum development project and provides the curriculum that was developed. The report contains a summary and outline of the course, a skills assessment, pretests and posttests, information on planning a day care center for young children, sample forms, an equipment list, a sample job description, Washington state requirements for licensing, tips on generating publicity, and a brief list of advisory board activities. A section of curriculum resources contains information on the following topics for student day-care managers: separation anxiety, field trip suggestions, finger plays and songs, nutritious snacks, stories for young children, recognition of child abuse. A bibliography, a list of community resources, and ideas for financial management are also included. Many sample forms and specific instructions for use in opening and operating a day care center are included in the guide. (KC)