Due to the number of children who are left unsupervised after school, schools are becoming involved in day care. A school may allow a day care center to function on its premises, form a partnership with another organization to run a day care center jointly, or run a day care program by itself. Although principals, teachers, or parents may instigate the involvement of schools in day care, the cooperation and support of all three groups is essential. Among the benefits of such a program are cost effectiveness and convenience. Legally, if the school provides only the facilities for day care, it is liable for the maintenance of those facilities. However, if the school is in charge of the entire operation, it is responsible for everything that happens on the premises. (RG)