Quality Counts California Workforce Pathways Stipend Program
This program gives financial stipends to early childhood educators in Riverside County for completing training, higher education or college courses, and obtaining or updating their child development permits and degrees. Educators get advice and support during this process. By participating, they improve their skills and knowledge, which helps raise the quality of education and care they give to children.
QCC WP Stipend Program Year 2025-2026
Total ED/PD stipend paid out in 2024-2025 Program year $994,921.30.
Stipend amount for FCCH Licensing $16,705.43
Stipend amount for FCCH Expansion $3,396.31
335 participants received a stipend check
Ed units
English
854 units
Spanish
312 units
Professional Development
English
232 participants completed
Spanish
99 participants completed
Degree Attainment
AA/AS
English
9
Spanish
3
BA/BS
English
10
Spanish
2
Stipend for obtaining or upgrading a CD Permit
English
22
Spanish
8
Supplemental Items
English
6387.78
Spanish
3670.40
Do you live in Congressional District 39?
If you’ve earned your Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education between 
May 1, 2024, and now, 
get ready for some 
exciting news!