After assembling a group of three and four year-olds, he passes out a "mission statement," not realizing his charges can't read. In fact, chaos reigns as the sugar-frenzied moppets run riot through the house. "It's either planned activities or Ritalin and leashes," he concludes. So the guys hold a "focus group" to determine the curriculum and then work hard to make their students happy, teaching them to interact, play games, even read. They're so successful that Chapman's enrollment plummets as more neighborhood youngsters transfer to the free-spirited facility. Soon they're forced to hire an affable helper (Steve Zahn) who's zoned into Star Trek and other super-hero fantasies. Writer Geoff Rodkay and director Steve Carr create a delightfully paternal atmosphere of wit and warmth, despite the inevitable poop and potty jokes - and the cute, quirky kids are irresistible. On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, "Daddy Day Care" is an uproarious 7. It's fun-filled family entertainment and don't miss the amusing out-takes in the final credits.