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CDMIS User Manual


Overview

The Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) is the data management information system designed for Early Education Division (EED)-contracted agencies to complete and submit the CDD-801A Monthly Child Care Population Report (CDD-801A) and CDD-801B Monthly Sample Report (CDD-801B). The CDMIS also permits EED-contracted agencies to update and maintain their administrative information with the EED.

Current EED-contracted agencies can log on to the CDMIS to fulfill their reporting requirements as well as to maintain and update their administrative information with the EED.

Chapters

Agencies may access a complete document containing all chapters of the CDMIS User Manual (DOCX; Revised 23-Apr-2024).

Chapter Title Overview
1
Contains general information pertaining to the CDD-801A, CDD-801B, and CDMIS.
2
Contains comprehensive instructions for accessing the CDMIS. Includes information regarding log on, user access levels, add/edit users, and system updates.
3

Contains detailed information for completing and submitting the CDD-801A. Includes step-by-step instructions for the input/edit function and electronic file transfer function as well as information regarding management reports.

The CDD-801A Template is used to collect and organize data related to early education programs, providing consistent reporting across various providers. It ensures accurate data collection on children, families, and services provided, supporting the monitoring and analysis of program effectiveness and compliance.

4
Contains detailed information for completing and submitting the CDD-801B. Includes step-by-step instructions for the input/edit function.
5
Contains comprehensive instructions for managing agency information within the CDMIS. Includes information regarding the update agency information function, executive directors, program directors, Family Child Care Home, sites, offices, sub-agencies, and no services.

Appendices

Agencies may access complete documents of the following appendices:

Appendix Title Description
A
Provides guidelines for all family, child, and provider information fields of the CDD-801A and CDD-801B. Includes definitions, important reminders, where to find pertinent information, and frequently asked questions.
B
Lists current error message codes users may receive when submitting the CDD-801A and/or CDD-801B via the CDMIS. Includes codes, descriptions, and trouble shooting tips.
C
Details instructions for creating, formatting, and reading CDD-801A electronic tab-delimited text files.
D Consultant and Analyst Directories For the most recent contact information, visit Consultant Regional Assignments.

For the most recent contact information, visit Fiscal Apportionment Analyst Directory.
E Family Fee Schedule

For detailed information pertaining to the Family Fee Schedule, visit EED Management Bulletins.

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Questions:   CDMIS Office | CDMIS@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-1907
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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