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Intergenerational child care is a general label for the concept df interactions between young children in prekindergarten and child care programs and older adults who are retired or nearing retirement. Discussion of the concept and associated trends in care initially focuses on factors accounting for the recent interest in involving older adults in programs for young children. Types of intergenerational programs such as exchange, volunteer/aide, and employee programs are described. Objectives of intergenerational programs and benefits of intergenerational experiences for children and older adults are listed. Subsequent discussion focuses on administrative considerations for intergenerational exchange programs, volunteer programs, and employee programs. Included in the latter section are discussions of trends regarding older volunteers and employees, age stereotyping, the inaccuracy of job-related age stereotypes, facts countering age bias, and common misconceptions about the economic condition of older adults, their involvement in society, and their attitudes about work and retirement. Concluding sections of the document concern training and staff development needs of older adults, related issues, and steps that will provide needed information about such programs and their effects. (RH) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document