Child Development Site Supervisor
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate is designed for students who will be single-site supervisors under Title 5 or center directors under Title 22. It allows holders to supervise master teachers, teachers, associate teachers, and assistants as well as to manage single-site programs, provide instruction, and serve as coordinators of curriculum and staff development.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to design, implement, and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood center or program.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| CDEV 105 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 106 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEV 109 | Child Behavior and Guidance | 3 |
| CDEV 112 | The Developing Child: Conception through Early Childhood | 3 |
| orCDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | |
| CDEV 200 | Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEV 205 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDEV 210 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CDEV 245 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education | 3 |
| CDEV 250 | Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDEV 251 | Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDEV 270 | Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience | 3 |
| Select at least 3 elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| CDEV 111 | Programs for Infants and Toddlers | |
| CDEV 230 | Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs | |
| CDEV 235 | Children in a Diverse Society | |
| CDEV 240 | Children with Special Learning Needs | |
| Total Units | 36 | |
*. This course has the following prerequisites: CDEV 105, CDEV 106, CDEV 112 or CDEV C1000, and CDEV 210.
Note: To be eligible for the State of California Child Development Permit—Site Supervisor, students must also complete an Associate in Arts degree and an experience requirement of 350 days of 3 or more hours per day within 4 years, including at least 100 days of supervising adults.