Child Development Permits

• Check out this helpful Child Development Matrix!

• Please do not apply for the Permit on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Website directly. Come through our office to avoid delays on processing your application. 

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First-time or Upgrade Child Development Permit (Online Recommendation by SDCOE)

Please submit:
NOTE: All documents must have an original "wet" ink signature or an Official Adobe Sign, DocuSign electronic signature.

Step 1:  Gather the materials to verify you meet the requirements.  

Please submit one item from each section:

1. Child Development Permit Checklist form

2. San Diego County Office of Education Temporary County Certificate Form
   Only a Receipt will be issued for all Child Development Permits. If your employer needs it "activated" you must get a Certificate of Clearance from the CTC or hold another CTC document. 

3. Fingerprints - There are 3 options to complete the CTC fingerprint requirement. Select one.
   1)  Completed 41-LS Form – this must be processed by a Livescan facility
   2)  Copy of your Certificate of Clearance (printout from CTC website is ok)
   3)  Copy of another CTC credential or permit (printout from CTC website is ok)

4. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS showing required coursework - There are 2 options to submit official transcripts (these will not be returned). Check one box below.
   1)  Electronic transcripts sent from your college or university directly to our email at sdcred@sdcoe.net.
   2)  Submit an original hardcopy to our office via mail or dropped off (not a printed pdf). This does not need to be in a sealed envelope.

5. Verification of Experience Form OR Verification of Experience Letter (if applicable)
   Form must have an acceptable signature – either a ‘wet’ signature (pen on paper) or Adobe or DocuSign ONLY
   OR an original, official letter on letterhead from the employer including dates and hours worked.

Step 2:  Submit the materials to our office. 

Materials can be submitted in 3 ways. ALL MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE SAME ENVELOPE. Failure to do so will result in a delay in processing. The only exception is if electronic transcripts are sent by the university when the remaining materials are sent together.

U.S. Mail	Drop off with the front gate staff
SDCOE Credentials, Room 104 6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA  92111	Linda Vista Office 6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA  92111	North County Office 255 Pico Avenue San Marcos, CA  92069

 

Wait for our office to evaluate and recommend you for the permit.
This timeline is determined by the number of applications we receive.  If you send all materials together, materials mailed or dropped off at our office are recommended within 3-4 weeks.  Once recommended you will get an email from CTC to complete your application online and make your payment (approx. $102.65).  ***IMPORTANT: Please make sure to click on the “employer/county office recommendation” button. If you click on the “new credential application” button, the process for you to obtain your child development permit will be delayed and may be more expensive. The CTC will process the permit within 50 days and will email you at that time.

 

 

Child Development Permit Renewal

Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Director Permits must be renewed online. 

1. Be sure to set your computer to allow pop-ups from this website.
2. Select - Renew Your Document.
3. Select - Educator Login (blue button on right) and log into your account.
4. Make corrections to personal information if necessary and SAVE.
5. Select – NEXT.
6. Set indicator to – YES next to the title of your Child Development Permit. It should be highlighted in yellow.
7. Select – COMPLETE  above the yellow highlighted area.
8. Follow the prompts to complete the process.   

The Associate Teacher permit is currently renewable only ONCE and must be a paper application. The holder must complete at least 15 semester units towards the Teacher Permit. This will be changing soon to offer more options for renewal. 

1. A $100.00 money order payable to CTC.
2. A completed 41-4 Application for Credential form (PDF).
3. Official transcripts showing the required 15 semester units.
4. Completed Temporary County Certificate form (receipt). 

NOTE: Completion of units is mandatory for renewal of the Associate Teacher Permit. If an individual completed less than the required 15 semester units of coursework for renewal, there is NO option for an emergency permit or extension. The CTC will not make exceptions. The only available option for the individual is to downgrade to an Assistant Permit.

The Assistant Permit can be renewed upon completion of 105 hours of Professional Growth. 

1. A $100.00 money order payable to CTC.
2. A completed 41-4 Application for Credential form (PDF).
3. Completed Temporary County Certificate form (receipt). 

 

Child Development Training Consortium - the CDTC is a state funded grant program that will help pay for the application fee and part of the fingerprint fees for Child Development Permit applicants. For more information about their program, please see their website linked above. If you choose to use this program, you must complete a paper application at this time with the following:

1. Complete all forms on the CDTC website and print out your confirmation form. 
2. A copy of the Live Scan request form returned to you by the fingerprint technician. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to submitting an application to this office. If needed, a fingerprint appointment can be scheduled online on our website. 
3. Official transcripts showing required semester units, appropriate degree, or credential. Electronic transcripts will be accepted if they are sent directly from the university to us at sdcred@sdcoe.net. Please DO NOT send these to the CDTC or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 
4. Verification of Experience form (PDF) verifying employment signed by your employer, or a letter from the employer on official letterhead with original "wet" signature.
5. A completed Master Teacher Specialization Designation form (PDF) if qualifying under option 1 for Master Teacher. 
6. Completed Temporary County Certificate form (receipt only - if employer needs it "activated" you must get a Certificate of Clearance from the CTC or hold another CTC document.)

For any questions, please email us at sdcred@sdcoe.net.