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Attendance Fields

The ‘Attendance Status’ field captures the attendance of each child enrolled in California State Preschool Program (CSPP) each month.

Where to Find It

CSPP contractors are responsible for tracking the attendance status for each child internally for reporting purposes.

Rules and Guidelines

  • This information field is required; only one option may be selected
  • This field includes the following options:
    • 01 – Child enrolled but did not attend any day due to program closure (temporary or emergency)
    • 02 – Child enrolled but did not attend any day; program is open and operating
    • 03 – Child attended all enrolled days with zero absences
    • 04 – Child attended 1–5 day(s) in the month
    • 05 – Child attended 6–10 days in the month
    • 06 – Child attended 11–15 days in the month
    • 07 – Child attended 16–20 days in the month
    • 08 – Child attended 21+ days in the month

Error Messages and Solutions

  • Attendance Status is required (TF1) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
    Problem: Attendance Status field is blank.
    Solution: Enter a valid two-digit code for Attendance Status from the list above (01–08).

  • Invalid Attendance Status Code (TF6) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
    Problem: “Attendance Status” field has an invalid entry (letters, symbols, or decimals).
    Solution: “Attendance Status” must be a valid two-digit code from the list above (01–08).

  • Attendance Status is invalid or missing (TF7) [801A Electronic File Transfer], [801A Input/Edit].
    Problem: “Attendance Status” field has an invalid entry or is empty. This field requires a valid entry.
    Solution: Enter a valid two-digit code for Attendance Status from the list above (01–08).

Return to Appendix A: Data Definitions

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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