This manual outlines the goals, guidelines, and requirements of Y.M.C.A. Latch Key Child Development Programs, which provide before- and after-school day care services for children who otherwise might be at home with no adult supervision. Included is information on how to begin a program, enrollment procedures, facilities, space utilization, daily scheduling, transportation, food service, program suggestions, games, arts, crafts, parent involvement, parent counseling, referrals for social services, personnel policy volunteers, staff training, guideline and evaluation, budgeting, funding, audit procedures, program evaluation, and public relations. Child development and curriculum resources and suggested readings are also included.(SB)