Do ChildCareEd courses count toward the WPLA 21-hour PD requirement?
Yes. ChildCareEd is an approved training organization on the CA ECE Workforce Registry. Our courses qualify for the PD pathway.
Are CPR, First Aid, or Mandated Reporter trainings allowed?
No. WPLA does not accept:
Do I need to take a specific ChildCareEd course list?
No. You may take any ChildCareEd course that:
We also offer a curated 21-Hour Professional Development Bundle for Workforce Pathways LA
Can I use courses I took before the WPLA program year started?
No. WPLA only accepts PD completed within the official program-year window.
How do I show proof of training?
You download certificates from your ChildCareEd account and upload them to your WPLA portal.
Can directors use ChildCareEd to train their entire staff for WPLA?
Yes — and the Admin Portal Makes It Simple.
Directors can absolutely use ChildCareEd to help their staff complete the 21-hour Professional Development (PD) requirement for the Workforce Pathways LA (WPLA) Stipend Program. Because ChildCareEd is an approved training organization on the CA ECE Workforce Registry, all eligible courses completed through our platform count toward the PD pathway.
The Admin Portal (Group Admin Program) makes managing staff training easy and efficient.
How the Admin Portal Helps Directors Support WPLA Training
Directors can purchase and assign the 21-Hour WPLA Training Bundle or select individual WPLA-approved courses for each team member.
The Admin Portal provides real-time tracking so you can see:
This ensures every staff member completes their 21 hours on time.
Directors can download staff certificates that meet WPLA requirements, making it easy to help employees submit documents during Phase 2.
Directors can assign courses that qualify for WPLA and avoid restricted topics like CPR/First Aid or mandated reporter training.
Add staff, remove staff, assign training in bulk, and generate reports—all from one central dashboard.