Students interested in a practical course working weekly with children are encouraged to enroll in Child Care Services.  The course is designed for students Planning a Career with children or related to children.  It is recommended for college-bound students pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education or for students seeking employment in the field of Child Care directly out of high school.  Students observe and work with pre-school children in a laboratory nursery as well as plan and direct a variety of activities.

Career exploration in this course includes primarily the role of the child care aide but also explores Early  Childhood Education, Child Psychology, and Sociology, Physical/Psychological Therapy and other careers related to the special needs of children.  As more families require day care each year, emphasis is given to care of children of working parents.  How to start play groups and home day care centers which meet state licensing requirements will be discussed.  Successful completion of this course prepares students for work as classroom or Child Care Aides in private enterprise, in public schools, or as part of the Child Care Co-op program.