How to Apply for your Child Development Permit

It is important to know that while the Child Development Certificate requirements are aligned with the Child Development Permit requirements, the Child Development Permit is NOT the same as an academic certificate issued by the college. Students are encouraged to apply for both. There is no cost to apply for the Assistant, Associate or Teacher Permit. (Students who have not yet been finger-printed for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing will have to pay to have that done, then be reimbursed).

Funding for the permit levels described above is provided by the Child Development Training Consortium. Click here for further information about the Child Development Training Consortium and what it can do to help you meet your career goals Child Development Training Consortium

Child Development Permit Application

If you are applying for the Assistant, Associate, or Teacher Permit, or if you are upgrading from one of these permits, the CDTC will pay your fees.

If you are a first time applicant for a Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, Program Director or School-Age Emphasis permit, the Child Development Department can review your application for accuracy but students must pay their own fees and mail their documents directly to the Comission on Teaching Credentialing. View fees.

Download the application. The appliction types are listed in the right hand column. Be sure that you are downloading the correct one. Use the checklist on the first page to be sure that you have all of the documents needed. Note that you will also need to download forms from the Commission for Teacher Credentialing website. Very specific instructions are given.

Once you have read through the materials and completed them to the best of your ability, make an appointment with one of our full time faculty to review your application. Or bring it to a "coffee and chat" for assistance. Also remember to bring a copy of your transcripts.