Child Date of Birth
Description
The Child Date of Birth is the month, day, and year the child receiving CDE-subsidized child development services in the report month was born.
Where to Find It
On the CD-9600 form, look in box 3, "Birth Date" in Section IV, "Data on Children."
Rules and Guidelines
- This information is required.
- Provide the month, day, and year the child was born.
- The Child Date of Birth must be on or before the report month.
Error Messages and Solutions
The Child Date of Birth is required. [801A File Transfer], [801A Web Input], [801B]
Problem
The Child Date of Birth is blank.
Solution
Enter the Child Date of Birth.
The Child Date of Birth must be on or before the report month. [801A File Transfer], [801A Web Input], [801B]
Problem
The Child Date of Birth is after the report month indicating that the child was born after the month in which he/she received child care.
Solution
Confirm that you have entered Child Date of Birth correctly.
The Child Date of Birth is invalid. [801A File Transfer]
Problem
You have entered an invalid or incomplete date.
Solution
Enter a valid date.
The Child Date of Birth indicates the child is too young or too old for the program type. [801A File Transfer], [801A Web Input], [801B]
Problem
The Child Date of Birth and Program Code(s) you entered for this child indicate the child is not eligible for services under the program selected based on their age.
Solution
Verify that the Child Date of Birth is entered correctly. If the Child Date of Birth is entered correctly and the child is being served because the family file contains an active IEP indicating these services are authorized, you must enter a "Y" in the "Exceeds Age for Program Type - Has IEP" field to report an over-aged child.
Note: An IEP will not allow over-aged children to be reported in the State Preschool programs.
The Child Month of Birth is required. [801A Web Input], [801B]
Problem
No Child Month of Birth was selected from the dropdown list.
Solution
Select the Child Month of Birth from the dropdown list. (January-December).
The Child Day of Birth is required. [801A Web Input], [801B]
Problem
No Child Day of Birth was selected from the dropdown list.
Solution
Select the Child Day of Birth from the dropdown list (1-31).
The Child Year of Birth is required. [801A Web Input], [801B]
Problem
No Child Year of Birth was selected from the dropdown list.
Solution
Select the Child Year of Birth from the dropdown list.
FAQs About the Child Date of Birth
Question 1
I don't have the Child Date of Birth. What should I do?
Answer
You must enter the Child Date of Birth. If you can't find it on the CD-9600 form, then check other records for the child, such as the immunization record.
