Maximizing Enrollment Resources

The California Department of Education (CDE) has noted the importance of providing resources and support to California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contractors working to maximize enrollment due to the move to funding based on enrollment, effective July 1, 2026. Specifically, Education Code (EC) Section 8245.5 provides that commencing July 1, 2026, the contract reimbursement for CSPP shall be based on the lesser of the following:

1. The maximum reimbursable amount stated in the contract;
2. The contractor's net reimbursable program costs; or
3. The product of the adjusted child days of enrollment for certified children times the contract rate set forth in this section.
   

This page includes the following resources to support maximizing enrollment:

Webinar

• Maximizing Enrollment and Earning Your Contract: Moving Away from "Hold Harmless" Webinar
  • Maximizing Enrollment and Earning Your Contract: Moving Away from "Hold Harmless" Webinar Recording (Video; 51:46)
  • Maximizing Enrollment and Earning Your Contract: Moving Away from "Hold Harmless" Webinar Slides (PPTX)

Quick-Reference Resources

• Serving Two-Year-Old Children in CSPP (DOCX)
• Changing Service Models: Part-day to Full-day CSPP (DOCX)
• Using Adjustment Factors in CSPP (DOCX)
• Becoming a Family Childcare Home Education Network (FCCHEN) (DOCX)

Management Bulletins

• Management Bulletin 25-12: Reimbursement Flexibilities (Hold Harmless) for the 2025–26 Program Year
• Management Bulletin 25-03: Serving Two-Year-Old Children in CSPP
• Management Bulletin 24-01: California State Preschool Program Neighborhood School Eligibility Criteria to Enroll Three- and Four-Year-Old Children
• Management Bulletin 23-05: Part-day California State Preschool Program as an Extended Learning and Care Option

Fiscal Resources

• Early Education Fiscal Resources
• Funded Enrollment Resources
• Early Education Fiscal Webinars and Trainings

Outreach Resources

The Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Mixed Delivery Planning Grant includes outreach and enrollment support. Reach out to your local grantee at the contact(s) listed below to inquire about opportunities in your area that can support your outreach efforts.