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Eric Grabiel
Dean, Professional Studies
Bay Area
West Valley College
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Program Details
Child Development Permit Preparation
New Program
Child Development/Early Care and Education (130500)
08/23/25
The goal of the Child Development Permit Preparation Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students to fulfill the ECE requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development permits in order to gain employment. The CA Child Development Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program.
Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:
Provide and support service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program.
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with children, families, colleagues, and the community.
Meet the requirements to apply for and receive a Child Development Permit from the California Department of Education Child Development Teacher Permit Matrix.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
In addition, students have the option of continuing their education by completing coursework required for more advanced programs.
Possible career options are infant-toddler assistant/teacher or caregiver, preschool assistant/ teacher or caregiver, early intervention assistant/teacher, family care provider, and before and after school-age caregiver.
10-15 annually
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
I. Program Goals and Objectives
The goal of the Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students to fulfill the ECE requirements for a Child Development permit in order gain employment. The Child Development Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a childcare and development program.
After completing the Child Development Permit Preparation Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Achievement, students will be able to:
- Provide and support service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program.
- Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with children, families, colleagues, and the community.
- Meet the requirements to apply for and receive a Child Development Permit from the California Department of Education Child Development Teacher Permit Matrix.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
In addition, students have the option of continuing their education by completing coursework required for the Early Childhood Teacher Level 1 Certificate of Achievement.
Possible career options are infant-toddler assistant/teacher or caregiver, preschool assistant/teacher or caregiver, early intervention assistant/teacher, family care provider, and before and after school-age caregiver.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
Students must complete 12 units from the following list
| Requirements | Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Core Requirements | CHST 002 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
| CHST 063 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| Elective List A: | CHST 058 | EC Language and Literacy Curriculum | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
| CHST 059 | EC Music and Movement Curriculum | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| CHST 060 | Early Childhood STEM Curriculum | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| CHST 067 | EC Creative Arts Curriculum | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| CHST 080 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| Elective List B: | CHST 001 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
| CHST 034A | Introduction to the Child with Special Needs | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| CHST 034C | Guidance and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| CHST 066 | Child Safety, Health and Nutrition | 3 | Year 1, Fall | |
| CHST 070 | Infant-Toddler Development & Care | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
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Bay Area Regional Questions
CTE
not at this time
I have reached out with an email in early December 2024 to all CTE Deans and VP's / BACCC reps including Angel Fuentes (Evergreen), Moni Dickerson (SJCC), Jeff Pallin (Mission), Susan Sweeney (Gavilan), Teresa Ong (Foothill), and Randy Bryant (De Anza). I informed them of the Child Development Permit Preparation Certificate of Achievement and TOP code and requested a response if they see any potential issues or disadvantage to their college in any way as a result of this new certificate. I have not heard back from any colleges as of Dec. 19th expressing concern or potential issues.
Submission Details
12/19/24 - 11:18 AM
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