Revised standards for day care service are given in this document. The standards are presented as goals to be attained, as distinguished from minimum requirements for licensing. Standards apply to all children receiving care outside their homes whether or not they are in community day care programs. Chapter topics include (1) day care as a child welfare service; (2) the integration of social work, health and education in day care service; (3) parental role; (4) education and care of children in group day care; (5) care of children in family day care homes; (6) health programs; (7) social work in day care service; (8) day care for school-age children; (9) building and equipment of the day care center; (10) organization and administration of agencies providing day care service; and (11) community planning and organization for day care service. A list of references is included. (NH)