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Funded Enrollment Resources

Contains resources for California State Preschool Program Contractors to help calculate funded enrollment.

Funded Enrollment Calculator (XLSX)
Provides California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contractors with a tool to assist in determining the number of children funded to serve by service county, as well as the number of children required to meet the set aside to serve children with exceptional needs and children with severe disabilities.

Walkthrough of the Funded Enrollment Calculator External link opens in new window or tab. (Video; 14:40)
This walkthrough was recorded on September 27, 2023, to provide CSPP contractors with guidance when using the funded enrollment calculator.

Questions:   Jenny Tran | jtran@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-8326
Last Reviewed: Thursday, November 06, 2025
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