The main purpose of the present symposium was to approach the daily programs of early childhood education and care from several points of view being concerned with educational psychology. The following four speakers presented their own ideas. First, Ms.Miyoko Toda of Nihoshinmachi Nursery School in Hiroshima gave a talk concerning the daily program in helping and sharing in her institution, and emphasized that the daily program should include such altrustic activities as helping and donating. Secondly, Professor Jyuhei Shiokawa of Shukutoku University gave a talk on "nameless play" in his kindergarten, and emphasized the daily program in which children were expected to participate in "nameless play". Thirdly, Professor Masami Kajita of Nagoya University presented the importance of the relationship between teachers' views of guidance and their teaching. Finally, Professor Jun Nakazawa of Chiba University gave a talk on the relationship between the program of early childhood education and care and theories of child development and learning. Two discussants made their comments on the speakers' presentations. Profeessor Misako Miyamoto of Japan Women's University asked the following questions. was it possible that a daily program including altruistic activities should be labeled nonspontaneous? What were the roles of teachers for children's "nameless play?" How to respond to teachers' diverse views on guidance? Were there any influential theories of child development and learning originating from Japan? Professor Kazuo Miyake of Hokkaido University suggested that the whole presentation seemed to be laboratory-experimental, but a field-practical approach should be necessary. He also suggested that theories shuold be constructed in the field-practical approach. He asked Professor Shiokawa as to the role of teachers' actions for children's cognitive processes through play. The four speakers answered each question raised by the two discussants, There were a few questions raised by the audience.