Child Development Permits
The first step to apply for a Child Development Permit (CDP) is to make an appointment with our office. Please choose option 7 and follow the directions.
The applicant must know which CDP level they are applying for. The application cannot be evaluated without this information. For more information about Early Childhood Education from the CTC, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/early-care
Required Documents
The following documents are required for a CDP Permit:
- Official transcripts. The CTC will not accept unofficial, PDF, or e-script transcripts.
- CTC Application – this includes professional growth advisor information, if applicable.
- Documents showing employment hours for both CTC and Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) applications.
- Fingerprint clearance – required for first-time applicants.
CDTC Permit Stipend Program
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) Permit Stipend Program pays the permit application fee to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for eligible applicants. When funding is available, the CDTC will pay the application fee for the following permits, if the applicant is eligible:
- First Time Permits: Fingerprinting fees for this level may also be reimbursed for eligible applicants.
- Permit Upgrades: Teacher and lower levels are eligible for stipend. Valid and expired permits are eligible.
- Renewals: Teacher and lower levels are eligible for stipend. Valid and expired permits are eligible.
- Online Renewals: Teacher level may be renewed at www.ctc.ca.gov. The applicant will need to pay the fees by debit or credit card and use the Online Renewal application to request reimbursement from CDTC for the $100 renewal fee.
More Information
The Child Development Permit Matrix shows the permits and requirements for each level. More information can be found at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website. A School-Age Emphasis authorization can be added to any level of the Child Development Permit.
Please go to www.childdevelopment.org for more information about this program and forms.
Child Development Permit Forms
Note: Please make only one appointment per person.