Key Takeaways:
Pathways LA’s 2024-2025 Impact Report showcases a year of significant growth across Metro Los Angeles. The organization served 3,552 families, supported 2,181 early childhood educators, conducted 97 community events, and opened a new Child Development Center near Union Station. Key achievements include expanded family engagement programs, comprehensive provider training, and strengthened advocacy efforts—all working toward equitable access to quality early childhood education.
When 5,489 children walk through the doors of early learning programs each day, they’re not just arriving at childcare—they’re stepping into possibility. Behind each of those children is a working parent who can pursue employment or education, secure in the knowledge their child is safe, nurtured, and learning.
And supporting those families are over 2,000 early childhood educators who form the backbone of a system that touches nearly every corner of Metro Los Angeles.
These aren’t just numbers. They’re the story of a year in the life of Pathways LA, the leading childcare resource Metro LA has relied on for 45 years. Our newly released 2024-2025 Impact Report captures a year of growth, partnership, and unwavering commitment to the families and providers who make our community stronger.
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A Year of Meaningful Growth
This past year, Pathways LA served 3,552 families across Los Angeles County, with 75% of participants coming from single-parent households.
Our team fielded 43,020 phone calls in 12 languages—from English and Spanish to Armenian, Korean, Tagalog, and Farsi—ensuring that language is never a barrier to accessing the support families need.
The scope of our reach extends across 30 zip codes in Metro Los Angeles, from downtown’s 90014 to West Hollywood’s 90069, meeting families where they live and work. As a trusted childcare resource Metro LA depends on, we’ve built a network that connects parents to high-quality early educators while providing the subsidized care that makes employment and education possible for working families.
One of our proudest milestones this year was the launch of the Pathways LA Child Development Center in partnership with Metro Los Angeles, located near Union Station. This center represents more than just a new facility—it’s a commitment to accessibility, placing high-quality childcare exactly where families need it most: close to where they work and commute.
Supporting Families Through Connection
Family engagement has always been at the heart of what we do. This year, we conducted 97 community events and provided 55 trainings directly to parents, reaching 1,940 participants.
These weren’t generic workshops—they were gatherings designed around what families told us they needed.
Through partnerships with local libraries, health and wellness organizations, and community nonprofits, we brought essential resources directly to families. Parent workshops covered everything from early literacy and healthy child development to trauma-informed care and mental health support.
Play-and-learn groups gave parents practical tools to support their children’s growth at home, while leadership trainings helped parents advocate for their families and communities.
Research from First Five LA consistently shows that family engagement programs improve child outcomes and strengthen parent-child relationships. Our approach aligns with the Strengthening Families Framework, an evidence-based model that builds protective factors in families.
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Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce
Quality care starts with supported, skilled educators. This year, Pathways LA worked with 2,181 early childhood educators in our network, delivering comprehensive professional development, individualized coaching, and business training that helps providers succeed.
Through our partnership with Quality Start Los Angeles, we completed 869 quality improvement visits, spending 1,739 hours supporting providers in creating environments where children can learn and grow.
Our Family Child Care Home Education Network made 356 visits to home-based providers, ensuring that family childcare settings maintain high-quality standards while preserving their unique, intimate approach to care.
Business Development for Providers
Running a childcare program requires more than educational expertise—it demands business savvy. That’s why we delivered 37 business development trainings to 485 participants, covering essential topics like:
- Marketing and client outreach
- Financial management and budgeting
- Business insurance requirements
- Contract and policy development
These practical skills help educators build sustainable programs that can weather economic challenges.
Trauma-Informed Care Training
We also invested deeply in trauma-informed care training, recognizing that many children come to us carrying experiences that affect how they learn and relate to others.
Through 102 hours of specialized training, 350 training participants, and 71 one-on-one coaching sessions, we equipped educators with the knowledge and skills to support every child’s complete well-being.
According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, trauma-informed approaches in early childhood settings can significantly improve developmental outcomes for children who have experienced adversity.
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Building a Network of Care
As a childcare resource Metro LA families turn to, Pathways LA understands that lasting impact comes through collaboration.
This year, we participated in 109 outreach events that reached new communities, shared information about childcare resources, and connected parents and providers to programs that promote both educational and economic success.
Our advocacy work extended to 155 public policy meetings and 31 signed letters of support for childcare initiatives at the local and state level. We’ve consistently elevated the voices of parents and providers in policy discussions, advocating for increased funding, fair compensation for childcare workers, and expanded access to affordable, high-quality care options.
These partnerships with nonprofits, early childhood education networks, workforce development agencies, and public institutions create stronger pathways to stability for families across Los Angeles County. When we work hand in hand with community organizations and local leaders, we multiply our impact.
Where Every Child Begins
At our West Hollywood Preschool and Pathways LA Child Development Center, children don’t just receive childcare—they experience high-quality early education that builds the foundation for a lifetime of success.
Using evidence-based curricula like Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline, our educators create environments where children develop language, literacy, and social-emotional skills through play-based learning.
We track each child’s progress using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), identifying strengths and catching potential developmental delays early when intervention makes the biggest difference.
Research tells us that 90% of brain development occurs before age 5. Our educators transform that research into reality every single day.
Moving Forward Together
As we enter our 47th year serving Metro Los Angeles, we do so with both gratitude and determination. The work ahead focuses on three strategic priorities:
Strengthening community capacity by equipping parents and providers with advocacy tools and resources they need to champion early childhood education in their own communities.
Championing equity through policy change at local, state, and federal levels to ensure all families have access to quality care, regardless of background or income.
Expanding strategic partnerships that create systemic change for children and families across Los Angeles County.
“Our Board stands firmly behind Pathways LA and the families we serve,” says Tamika Farr, President and CEO. “It’s an honor to help guide this work and support a mission that continues to change lives.”
Every family deserves access to reliable, affordable childcare that doesn’t just keep children safe but helps them thrive. Every provider deserves the training, support, and fair compensation that reflects the critical work they do.
And every community deserves a childcare resource Metro LA can count on for information, referrals, and advocacy.
This impact report tells the story of one year, but it’s part of a much longer commitment—a 45-year commitment to building brighter futures for children, supporting working families, and strengthening the early childhood workforce that makes it all possible.
Read the complete 2024-2025 Impact Report to see the full scope of what we accomplished together this year.
To learn more about Pathways LA’s history and mission, visit our About page. And if you’d like to get involved as a partner, donor, or volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.
Because bright futures start here—and they start with all of us working together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Pathways LA provide to families?
Pathways LA offers childcare resource and referral services, subsidized childcare programs, family engagement workshops and trainings, developmental screenings, and connections to high-quality early childhood educators across Metro Los Angeles. We serve as a comprehensive support system for parents who are working, seeking employment, or pursuing education.
How many families does Pathways LA serve?
In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, Pathways LA served 3,552 families and enrolled 5,489 children in programs across Los Angeles County. We fielded over 43,000 phone calls in 12 different languages and conducted 97 community events reaching 1,940 participants.
What support does Pathways LA provide to childcare providers?
Pathways LA supports over 2,000 early childhood educators through professional development training, individualized coaching, quality improvement visits, business development workshops, and trauma-informed care training. We partner with Quality Start Los Angeles to help providers maintain high-quality standards and sustainable business practices.
Where is the new Pathways LA Child Development Center located?
The Pathways LA Child Development Center is located near Union Station in partnership with Metro Los Angeles. This location was strategically chosen to provide accessible, high-quality childcare for families close to where they work and commute.
How can I get help finding childcare in Los Angeles?
Contact Pathways LA at (855) 481-9220 or visit pathwaysla.org to connect with a childcare resource specialist who can help you find quality care options, learn about payment assistance programs, and access family support services in your area.
What makes Pathways LA different from other childcare agencies?
Pathways LA has served Metro Los Angeles for 45 years as a trusted childcare resource, offering multilingual support in 12 languages, comprehensive family engagement programs, and extensive provider training networks. We serve families across 30 zip codes with a commitment to equity, accessibility, and supporting the complete well-being of children and families.
