OPTION 1CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: Must possess a valid/active CA Child Development Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
EDUCATION: Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Education, Home Economics, Family Studies, or other fields closely related to Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
OPTION 2MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL: Must possess a valid/active CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the CTC. Applicants qualifying under this option requirement must show completion of 12 semester (18 quarter) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework which includes a Family, Child & Community course.