Assistant Permit

The Child Development Assistant Permit authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of a Child Development Permit (CDP) Associate Teacher, CDP Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director.

The Child Development Assistant Permit is issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

SCHOOL AGE EMPHASIS
The School Age Emphasis Authorization may be added to any level Child Development permit.  This additional authorization allows the holder to provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before school, after school, and other school age child care programs.

Assistant Teacher Permit with School Age Emphasis

Candidates must complete the following Early Childhood Coursework for the Assistant Teacher Permit with School Age Emphasis:

SEED597: Child Development: Birth through Adolescence (3)
SEED556: Early Childhood Curriculum (3)