Creative Curriculum
The center implements the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, emphasizes positive relationships, and promotes progress and learning in all developmental areas; social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive. The curriculum balances teacher-planned and child-initiated activities and emphasizes children’s strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles, as well as reflects the influence of culture, family, and community in the child’s life. The curriculum is nationally known for being comprehensive and rigorously researched. The curriculum is inclusive of children who are dual-language learners, children with disabilities, and advanced learners.
STEAM practices are incorporated into our curriculum, which is an introduction to the five disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Children can learn and explore in an environment that encourages problem-solving, innovating and creating.
Family Engagement
Our center is an inclusive space where we welcome and support parent participation at every level. Our open-door policy offers all parents and guardians the opportunity to share in their child’s education. We offer training to parents on various important topics about child development at times which are convenient to the parents. We also provide opportunities for parents to interact with other parents and get involved in parent support groups as well as advocacy efforts.
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Developmental Screenings, Assessments, and Behavior Management Support
Our goal is to ensure that all children are making continuous progress in all areas of development. We implement evidence-based assessments to monitor progress and intervene as necessary. Assessment results support planning for the curriculum, planning for each individual child’s development and are included in the information we share with families during regularly scheduled parent conferences, and as needed.
We also implement evidence-based screening tools. Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for professionals to check a child’s development, help parents celebrate their child’s milestones and know what to look for next and determine whether follow up steps are needed. It’s also an essential first step toward identifying children with delays or disorders in the critical early years, before they start school.
In addition, Pathways LA partners with professionals in the field to support the healthy social and emotional development of all children. Our services include classroom observations and consultation with the teaching staff and site supervisor to support optimal classroom management. The program provides support and services for the child and the entire family, as well as referrals to resources that will help meet their needs.
Child Guidance and Discipline
The center uses evidence-based positive, age-appropriate methods of discipline and guidance. Our goal is to support children’s development of self-regulation, increase social competence, and to develop a peaceful and respectful approach with others. We use the following techniques to encourage self-discipline: prevention, redirecting, encouraging, modeling, discussing, and problem-solving.
Children who have access to high-quality early learning opportunities before the age of 5 and who enroll in preschool are more likely to graduate from high school, have higher paying jobs, own homes, have improved cognitive function and reduced risk for adolescent pregnancy.
Staff Qualifications
Pathways LA hires staff with strong backgrounds in Child Development who are committed to the early care and education of all children. Our Associate Director, Site Supervisor, teachers, and associate teachers hold a valid Child Development Center Permit issued through the California Commission on teacher Credentialing. Many of our teaching staff continue to pursue their education beyond the minimum requirements. In addition, all staff must hold current CPR and First Aid Certification and meet vaccination requirements as set by Community Care Licensing. All staff and substitute teachers are required to have a criminal background check clearance from the Department of Justice and the FBI prior to employment or participation in the Center.
The center supports the professional development of all staff by providing opportunities to attend trainings, workshops, and professional conferences throughout the year to keep current in the field of early care and education. In addition, the center provides professional development days in which all the staff come together for training and professional development.
As a leader in early care and education, Pathways LA also provides consultation services and training to many agencies and individuals in Los Angeles County. This expertise is passed on to the staff members at our center, giving the children in our care that added advantage.
Interested in a career in early child development? Learn more at pathwaysla.org/careers.
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Payment Assistance Information
Families may qualify for payment assistance. To best determine your eligibility you can call our main line and our Resource and Referral specialists can work with you to best determine eligibility. You also have the option to apply directly through our main webpage.
For interested families, please call: (213) 427-2710. Our main office hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm; Wednesday 8am-6pm.
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Ways to Contact Us:
Operating Business Hours: Monday thru Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pathways LA Child Development Center
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Call: (213) 922-4453
For more information on our program, rates and eligibility:
(213) 922-4453
Pathways LA Resource and Referral Child Care Agency:
(213) 427-2710
Email: [email protected]
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