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CAPSDAC Data Submission Schedule

Snapshot collection windows and certification deadlines for the California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) submission cycle.

CAPSDAC Snapshot Collection Windows and Certification Deadlines

The tables below indicate the CAPSDAC Data Submission Windows, Certification Deadlines, and Amendment Windows for the indicated fiscal year(s). Please be advised that these dates are subject to change.

Fiscal Year 2024–25

CAPSDAC Submission Official Submission Window Certification Deadline Amendment Window
July 2024 August 1–15, 2024 August 15, 2024 August 16–31, 2024
August 2024 September 1–16, 2024 September 16, 2024 September 17–30, 2024
September 2024 October 1–15, 2024 October 15, 2024 October 16–31, 2024
October 2024 November 1–15, 2024 November 15, 2024 November 16–30, 2024
November 2024 December 1–16, 2024 December 16, 2024 December 17–31, 2024
December 2024 January 1–15, 2025 January 15, 2025 January 16–31, 2025
January 2025 February 1–18, 2025 February 18, 2025 February 19–28, 2025
February 2025 March 1–17, 2025 March 17, 2025 March 18–31, 2025
March 2025 April 1–15, 2025 April 15, 2025 April 16–30, 2025
April 2025 May 1–15, 2025 May 15, 2025 May 16–31, 2025
May 2025 June 1–16, 2025 June 16, 2025 June 17–30, 2025
June 2025 July 1–15, 2025 July 15, 2025 July 16–31, 2025

Notes: Certification Deadlines that fall on weekends or state-celebrated holidays will fall on the next business day.

Questions:   CAPSDAC Support Team | CAPSDAC@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Friday, April 12, 2024
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