Title 5 staffing standards are designed to meet the development needs of children who are eligible to receive state subsidized child care services. The Child Development Permit, under Title 5 of the CA Code of Regulations, is a career ladder system in California that was developed in 1997.
A Child Development permit authorizes service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program (any state licensed center-based child care and development program). These permits are designed for individuals working with children ages 5 and below.
Child development is the process children take as they grow from infancy into adulthood. As children grow, they develop the skills and behaviors they need to learn about the world around them. Children show their interest in learning by being curious, persistent, and creative while they play and interact with others.