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Complete Your Workforce Pathways LA 21-Hour PD Requirement With ChildCareEd

image in article Complete Your Workforce Pathways LA 21-Hour PD Requirement With ChildCareEdThe Workforce Pathways LA Stipend Program supports early childhood educators in Los Angeles County by offering financial incentives for completing high-quality professional development. ChildCareEd makes it easy to meet the 21-hour PD requirement through flexible, self-paced online training.

Why Choose ChildCareEd for WPLA?

  • We are an Approved Training Organization on the California ECE Workforce Registry
  • Our courses count toward the 21-Hour Professional Development Pathway
  • Online, self-paced, and accessible 24/7
  • Certificates are immediately downloadable and WPLA-ready
  • All trainings align with California’s Early Childhood Education Competencies
  • Hundreds of courses to choose from in English and Spanish

Step-by-Step: How to Complete the 21-Hour PD Pathway

STEP 1 — Apply for WPLA

Submit your WPLA application during the open window. Once accepted, choose the 21-Hour Professional Development pathway.

STEP 2 — Choose ChildCareEd as Your PD Provider

Since ChildCareEd is an approved training organization, your training hours will count toward WPLA as long as:

  • The training is completed within the WPLA program period
  • You are not taking employer-provided internal training
  • The course is related to your work with children ages 0–5

STEP 3 — Enroll in Our 21-Hour Professional Development Bundle for Workforce Pathways LA or Pick Individual Courses

We offer a pre-selected 21-Hour Professional Development Bundle for Workforce Pathways LA designed to meet WPLA quality improvement focus areas such as:

  • Child development
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Literacy and storytelling
  • Family engagement
  • Observation and assessment
  • Behavior guidance
  • Inclusion practices

You may also complete any ChildCareEd course that meets WPLA PD requirements.

STEP 4 — Complete All 21 Hours Within the Program Year

WPLA only accepts PD completed within the official program timeline (dates vary by fiscal year).
ChildCareEd allows you to complete training:

  • At your own pace
  • On your phone, tablet, or computer
  • Any time of day

Your progress is tracked automatically in your account.

STEP 5 — Upload Your Certificates to the WPLA Portal

When WPLA opens Phase 2 document upload:

  1. Log in
  2. Upload each certificate
  3. Verify your employment details
  4. Submit all materials before the deadline

Once verified, you will be added to the stipend payment queue.

Your Success Begins With High-Quality Training

ChildCareEd is committed to supporting early educators in Los Angeles County with accessible, meaningful, and affordable professional development.

Start your WPLA journey today with ChildCareEd!


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