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 grant
The Workforce Pathways Grant helps current and aspiring child care providers in Mono and Alpine Counties build their skills and advance their careers. Whether you’re already working in the field or pursuing early childhood education, you may qualify for a stipend to support your professional development. Applications open online September 3, 2025. Applications will open September 3, 2025. Please check back then to apply.
Child Development Permit Stipend Program
The Child Development Training Consortium offers stipends to cover the application fee for a Child Development Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All permit levels are eligible. You can apply online for faster processing, or submit a paper application if you prefer. Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ECE Student Career & Education Program - Educational Support Grant
This program helps cover certain educational costs for students enrolled at California Community Colleges that participate in the Child Development Training Consortium. A list of participating colleges is available at childdevelopment.org.