A certificate in Early Childhood Education is granted by an institution (i.e. college or educational training company) whereas a permit in Early Childhood Education is issued by an authorized state entity such as the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
UCLA Extension offers certificate programs in Early Childhood Education, but we do NOT issue permits.
The UCLA Extension Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher certificate and Lead Teacher certificate programs both offer courses that meet the coursework requirement for state permitting.
For specific permit questions, please contact the CTC directly at (916) 322-4974 or credentials@ctc.ca.gov.
For questions about our certificates, please email eceonline@uclaextension.edu