Workforce Development
Explore rewarding opportunities in early childhood education. Build your skills, grow your career, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.
Careers in early childhood education can take you into a variety of settings, including:
Child care centers
Family child care homes
Preschools such as State Preschool programs
Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten classrooms
Elementary schools
The Mono County Child Care Council is dedicated to helping future child care providers build their skills and careers right here in Mono County.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to advance, there’s a clear path to grow your career in early childhood education, and we’re here to help you take the next step.
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6 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD)
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12 units in ECE/CD, including courses in:
Child Growth & Development
Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations
Programs/Curriculum
OR Associate Teacher Level Permit or Certificate
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24 units in ECE/CD (same core courses as above) plus 16 units of general education (one course each in English/Language Arts, Math or Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities/Fine Arts)
OR Teacher Level Permit or Certificate
OR Associate’s degree or higher in ECE/CD or related field, plus 3 units of supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting
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Associate’s degree (AA) or 60 college units, including:
24 ECE/CD units (same core courses as above)
6 administration units
2 adult supervision units
OR Bachelor’s degree (BA) or higher (any major) with 12 units in ECE/CD and 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting
OR Administrative or Teaching credential with 12 units in ECE/CD and 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting
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Bachelor’s degree (any major) with:
24 ECE/CD units (same core courses as above)
6 administration units
2 adult supervision units
OR Administrative credential with 12 units in ECE/CD and 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting
OR Teaching credential with 12 units in ECE/CD, 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting, and 6 administration units
OR Master’s degree in ECE/CD or Child/Human Development
Mono & Alpine Counties Workforce Pathways PROGRAM
The Mono & Alpine Counties Workforce Pathways program supports early educators and students with financial stipends for completing key professional milestones—such as coursework, permits, degrees, professional development, and more—during the 2025–2026 program year. Applications are now open in English and Spanish and are due by October 3, 2025. Use the link below to download orientation materials and FAQs from the September 3 provider meeting. You may also apply directly using the application link in your preferred language.
Child Development Permit Stipends
CDTC is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Child Development Permit Stipend! The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) offers stipends to cover the application fee for a Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All permit levels are eligible, from Assistant to Program Director. Applications can be submitted online for faster processing or by paper if preferred. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now through the CDTC website.
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Educational Support Grant (ESG). This grant helps cover educational costs for students pursuing early childhood education at California Community Colleges that participate in the CDTC. Eligible expenses may include tuition, fees, books, and other approved costs. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline for Summer/Fall 2025 is October 17, 2025. Apply now through the CDTC website.