Contents: Introduction. The Social and Historical Context for the Development of Child Care. Research Goals and Methodology. Parents of Children in Family Day Care. FDC Caregivers. Growing Up in Two Socializing Worlds. The Behavior of Infants and Toddlers in FDC. Family Day Care as a Childrearing Setting. The Interface Between Family, Child, and Child Care. Summary of Results and Implications for Future Research. Child-Care Policy.