This course of study for the child care aide is one of a series available for use by teacher-coordinators and students in Grade 11 and 12 home economics cooperative education programs. Based on job analysis interviews with child care center personnel, the course was prepared by teacher and Instructional Materials Center staff, field-tested, and revised prior to publication. Intended for teacher use in course planning or for independent study by students, the course outline relates tasks to general objectives and competencies needed to perform effectively on the job. Contents consist of four main sections: Instructional Materials for Students, Answer Sheets for Instructional Materials Study Questions, Unit Tests, and Answer Keys for Unit Tests. Some of the unit topics are: (1) The Child and His Family, (2) The Child in a Child Care Center, (3) Children's Food and Eating Habits, (4) Children's Play: A Learning Experience, (5) Books and Music for Children, (6) Nature and Science Experiences, (7) Toys and Games for Children, (8) Health and Safety, (9) Infant Care, and (10) The Exceptional Child. Most Units include tasks, objectives, references, and assignments, and many are illustrated with line drawings. A bibliography is provided. (AW)