This booklet presents a brief overview of the components of a center-based Head Start child development program, including its general philosophy as well as guidelines for specific daily planning. Headings are: (1) What is a Child Development Program? (2) The Staff Designs Its Own Program; (3) The Children Themselves--What Are They Like? (4) Goals for All Children; (5) Organization of Space: How Does a Head Start Center Look? (6) Curriculum; (7) Scheduling is Knowing What Happens Next; (8) The Teacher-Child Relationship Is the Core; (9) Professional Development of Staff; (10) Volunteers; (11) Educational Allies: Parent, Child and Teacher; and (12) A Good Start. (MS)