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CAPSDAC Updates

This page contains updates related to the California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) system including system updates, correspondence, and newsletters.

CAPSDAC Updates

The California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) Updates listed below include abbreviated descriptions of the contents of each memo, with the most recent listed on top.

2024–2025 Fiscal Year

  • CAPSDAC Update #7 (Dated 05-Sep-2025)
    Topics Include: Responsibility Matrix Tool, CAPSDAC 2.0 Draft Code Sets Updates, and Customer Service Portal Assistance
  • CAPSDAC Update #6 (Dated 08-Apr-2025)
    Topics Include: New Pre–Kindergarten (Pre-K) Statutory Age Eligibility Calculator Release, Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Feature Rollout & Setup Instructions
  • CAPSDAC Update #5 (Dated 13-Mar-2025)
    Topics Include: Transition to ServiceNow for CAPSDAC Support Requests, Retirement of CAPSDAC Email Inbox, Key Transition Dates & User Impact
  • CAPSDAC Update #4 (Rescinded on 30-Jan-2025)
    Topics Include: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Announcement, Instruction Guide, & Training Videos
  • CAPSDAC Update #3 (Dated 16-Oct-2024)
    Topics Include: Child Record File Management: New Download Option, Home & Mailing Address Zip Code Update
  • CAPSDAC Update #2 (Dated 27-Sep-2024)
    Topics Include: Updates to Permit/Credential Field Options, What to Do If Dual Language Learner (DLL) Interviews Are Pending, Reporting Enrollment for Children Enrolled in Multiple Sites and Classrooms
  • CAPSDAC Update #1 (Dated 3-Sep-2024)
    Topics Include: Updated Language Field Options, Aide Language Fields Now Optional for Classroom Records, Expanded Error Message List for Large CSV Files, Updates to Permit/Credential Field Options, Encouraging Use of SSID from CALPADS
Questions:   CAPSDAC Support | CAPSDAC@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Friday, September 05, 2025
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