Fifth of a series, this report presents the results of a nationwide 1986 survey of state regulatory systems for family day care services. Findings indicate that in most states the number of regulated providers has increased dramatically since the 1984 study, while federal and state funding has decreased, making regulatory efforts more difficult. Lack of adequate funds also resulted in lack of training resources for family day care providers. Less than a quarter of all states required any training and even that required may be restricted in content or required only for providers receiving public funds. States increasingly are developing separate regulations for group family day care, recognizing the growth of this form of child care and acting to improve it. Survey data were obtained through telephone interviews, were verified when possible, and were collected on all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to indicating the number of homes regulated, most states provided information about (1) regulations and requirements; (2) inspection, training, and orientation; (3) provider qualifications; (4) criminal record checks/fingerprints; (5) discipline/corporal punishment; and (6) zoning. Special provisions on other topics are mentioned in some reports. All reports provide a contact person's name, address, telephone number and institutional affiliation. (RH)