The course is the first of a series of four courses which provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective child care aide. Planned for junior or senior high school students, the course focuses on employment requirements including appearance, attitudes, relationships with employer and co-workers, and the legal regulations that pertain to the aide. The scheduling and food requirements of young children in groups is included. The course is arranged in four instructional blocks: (1) orientation; (2) job, job etiquette, and the laws; (3) child day care center aide at work; and (4) daily food requirements. A bibliography and resource guide is provided, and an appendix offers sample forms, requirements, licensing and laws related to child care centers, and general instructions for observing in child care centers. (Author/MW)