CDSS – CDMIS History and Updates
Implementation Overview
History of the creation and implementation of CDSS – CDMIS.
The Early Childhood Development Act of 2020 (Senate Bill (SB) 98, Chapter 24, Statutes of 2020) authorized the transfer of many childcare programs from the California Department of Education (CDE) to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), effective July 1, 2021. CDE continues to operate the California State Preschool Program. Since the transition, CDSS and CDE have collaborated so that all contracted agencies continue reporting in the Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) that is housed within the CDE, until the development of a CDSS – specific version of CDMIS.
The CDSS version of CDMIS will be referred to as CDSS – CDMIS and will be used by CDSS contracted agencies. This page will consistently update all system and reporting changes pertinent to use of CDSS – CDMIS by CDSS contracted agencies.
Effective November 19, 2024, agencies will utilize CDSS – CDMIS to submit the CDD-801A and CDD-801B reports. Additionally, agencies partnering with Family Child Care Homes have the option to upload their Subsidized Provider Report (SPR) through CDSS – CDMIS. The CDSS – CDMIS aligns with our commitment to maintaining data integrity and resource continuity throughout this transition.
CDSS – CDMIS Updates
Updates to keep CDSS – Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) users informed of upcoming reporting changes and system improvements.
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Description
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Update Materials
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| 7/28/26
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CDSS – CDMIS Update #5 – Reminder
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This is a reminder for Update #5: CDSS – CDMIS reporting updates for Fiscal Year
2026-27 take effect with the July 2026 reporting period, beginning August 1,
2026, and related resources are now available.
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Reminder of FY2026-27 Updates and Available Resources
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| 2/24/26
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CDSS – CDMIS Update #5
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Notification of important updates to the CDSS – CDMIS system for the upcoming
Fiscal Year 2026-27, including nine new data fields in the CDD-801A report to
capture Dual Language Learner information, annual system updates, copy forward
functionality, a webinar announcement, and updated resources.
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CDSS – CDMIS FY 2026-27 Updates
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| 7/21/25
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CDSS - CDMIS Update #4
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Reminder of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 updates impacting CDSS – CDMIS reporting
(effective for the July 2025 reporting period, starting August 1, 2025).
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Reminder of CDSS - CDMIS FY25-26 Updates and System Downtime Notice
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| 5/20/25
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CDSS – CDMIS Update #3 – Support Document
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Supporting documentation for Update #3, including definitions, locations,
rules and guidelines, error messages and solutions and frequently asked questions.
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Support Document for CDMIS Update #3
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| 4/10/25
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CDSS – CDMIS Update #3
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Information on important updates to the CDSS – CDMIS system for the upcoming
Fiscal Year 2025-26, including the addition of three new fields, updates to five
existing fields, and guidelines that will support accurate reporting.
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CDSS – CDMIS FY25-26 Updates
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| 11/19/24
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CDSS – CDMIS Update #2
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Information on key updates regarding CDSS – CDMIS system access and reporting requirements.
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Access to CDSS – CDMIS and Upcoming Reporting Deadlines
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| 11/1/24
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CDSS – CDMIS Update #1
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Notification of a revised timeline for the availability of the new CDSS – CDMIS system.
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Transition to Reporting California Department of Social Service Contracts in CDSS – CDMIS
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| 11/2024
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CDSS – CDMIS
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The CDSS – CDMIS web portal was released November 2024. The initial release
was open to all existing Admin Users and Super Users. Please see the Child Care
Bulletin 24-18 (10/4/24) for additional information.
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CDSS - CDMIS
Child Care Bulletin 24-18
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