Our Program
We offer a play-based curriculum focused on the individual needs of each child. Our diverse environment provides children with real-world experiences that help teach compassion, patience, and acceptance of others.
General Information:
- Ages Served: 6 weeks to 5 Years
- Operating Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Open Year Round, closures for holidays and professional development days
- Our school calendar
General Information:
- Infants: 1 adult / 3 children
- Toddlers: 1 adult / 4 children
- Preschool: 1 adult / 8 children
Nutrition Program
We provide FREE breakfast, and afternoon snack. The food provided meets the guidelines of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Meals are served family style and are used as an opportunity for developing appropriate social behaviors, conversation skills, good nutrition habits, and ecological attitudes that discourage food
Families have the option of purchasing a lunch for their child at a rate of $7.50/day or bringing in their lunch on a daily basis. Enrollment in the lunch program is done so in advance.
Statement of Purpose
The early care and education program is based on children’s growth and developmental needs. To supplement the care provided within their family structure, the staff designs curriculum experiences that foster growth and extends the children’s home learning.
About Us
Pathways LA
Pathways LA has been the leading Resource and Referral childcare agency for Metro Los Angeles for 45 years. Driven by data and innovation, our experts support the continuum of care that includes parents, childcare providers, community partners, and policymakers.
Center Philosophy
Pathways LA views itself as a partner with parents in meeting the developmental needs of their children. To provide the children with an environment that is responsive, unique, and individual to their needs, we believe it is critical to build a bridge between school and home.
Teachers base their work on their knowledge of each child’s age and developmental level, his or her individual needs and interests, and the family’s social and cultural background. We understand the importance of play in the lives of young children and therefore embrace a play-based curriculum. The curriculum builds upon the interests of children as they emerge. Teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities and materials that are relevant and meaningful that support children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
We strive to offer a program where children develop healthy self-esteem, acquire positive communication skills, learn how to solve problems, make decisions that take into consideration their own needs as well as the needs of others, gain an appreciation for diversity and difference, and develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Meet Our Staff
Our staff are the cornerstone of creating a safe and learning environment for children and families at Pathways LA Child Development Center.
LaKendra Williams
Site Supervisor at Pathways LA Child Development Center
LaKendra has been working with children since 1999. Having always known she wanted to work with children, she pursued her Associate of Arts degree in child development from Los Angeles City College before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles. She continued her graduate education at Pacific Oaks College where she earned two Master of Arts degrees in human development and early childhood education. LaKendra has worked in many capacities in early education throughout her career.
Laura Mejia
Associate Director at Pathways LA Child Development Center
Laura has been working in early Education for more than 15 years and has experience in field teaching, coaching, training, and leading groups by integrating resources to support educators and the children they serve. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and Master of Arts degree in early education. Laura is a certified trainer in Zero to Three Brain development and has presented on various topics such as Creative Curriculum, Teaching Pyramid Modules, Behavior Management, CLASS PreK and Toddler and Infant and ERS. She is a certified assessor for ERSS tools and a certified observer for the CLASS tool.
