Gives information on starting and operating a childcare center or preschool. Shows how to set up programs, use computers for managing data, and manage and supervise staff. Practical aids include forms for gathering and storing information, sample staff meeting agendas, and a review of software. Contains review questions and activities. This fifth edition offers lists of software programs and vendors, organizations, and suppliers of materials. Click is a consultant in early childhood education and conducts parent education workshops.