The 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.
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:
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:
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:
Your progress is tracked automatically in your account.
STEP 5 — Upload Your Certificates to the WPLA Portal
When WPLA opens Phase 2 document upload:
Once verified, you will be added to the stipend payment queue.
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!