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Child Development Permits

What are Child Development Permits?

Child Development Permits are credentials awarded by the State of California. Employers may require their employees to have permits, or may find employees with permits highly desirable.

Permits are available at various levels. Each level has one or more ways to qualify. Individuals must meet all of the requirements listed in one of the available options. Individuals should review all available options and complete the one that best reflects their own education and/or experience.

Levels of the Child Development Permit

  • Child Development Assistant Permit
  • Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
  • Child Development Teacher Permit
  • Child Development Master Teacher Permit
  • Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
  • Child Development Program Director Permit
    (from the CTC website)

How can I get help?

  • Do you have questions about what classes to take?

  • Do you need to know what level you qualify for?

  • Do you need help setting a permit goal?

  • Are you confused by the application process?

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Nicole Kerbey

CA Child Development Permit Advisor (and full-time instructor)

She can advise you via:

Resources

Child Development Permit Qualifications

See the Child Development Permit Matrix for qualifications:

Permit Stipend Application

Additional Information

Check out more information about Child Development Permits on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing site.

FAQs

Supervised Field Experience requirements are met by taking CHLD 86B Practicum Student Teaching
No. The state requires that you spend time under a mentor teacher through the taking of a Practicum course. It MAY be possible for you to complete these hours at your workplace. Email Nicole with more questions at kerbeynicole@fhda.edu
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Nicole Kerbey, Child Development Department

Sunnyvale Campus, 211Q
408.745.8056
kerbeynicole@foothill.edu
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