Intended for administrators interested in establishing a child development program for rural/migrant or urban disadvantaged children, ages 0-5, or for administrators of existing programs interested in implementing specific aspects of this program, this guidebook contains information and suggestions in the following areas: program funding, facilities, staff development and responsibilities, transportation, supplies and equipment, budget, food program, health care and recruitment, timeline, implementation, organization of the day (daily schedule), the Migrant Student Record Transfer System, and evaluation. The appendices include samples of the following forms and plans intended for use in a child development program: position descriptions, checklists, record forms, sample daily schedules, general knowledge and skills assessments, and lesson plans. With inservice training, possible technical assistance, and this guidebook used as a resource and referral guide, it is possible to establish and implement a child development center. (CM)