CPARIS Resources

Contains resources for California State Preschool Program Contractors regarding the California Preschool Accounting Reporting Information System.

California Preschool Accounting Reporting Information System Resources

California Preschool Accounting Reporting Information System (CPARIS)
CPARIS is the web based system through which center-based child development programs submit required attendance and fiscal reports. All child development programs may also view payment data for child development contracts in CPARIS. To access CPARIS, you must first register through the Centralized Authentication System (CAS). Contact your fiscal analyst for more information.

California Preschool Accounting Reporting Information System User Manual (DOCX)
Provides early learning and care contractors with instructions on how to navigate the web-based application.

California Preschool Accounting Reporting Information System Frequently Asked Questions
Answers common CPARIS FAQs regarding logging in, passwords, user roles, and reporting.

Contract Earnings Calculations Supplementary Guide (DOCX)
Provides a detailed guide to contract earnings calculations found in CPARIS, including projection, final, and audited earnings.

Questions: CPARIS Technical Support | cparissupport@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-8332

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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