Preschool Family Resources

CDA is on a mission to positively impact the community and give families an equal chance at success. If you want more information or are in need of more community services, check out our library of resources below.

Preschool Program Guidelines Addendum

Review updates (effective 7/1/19) to the Preschool Program Guidelines

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Preschool Program Guidelines

Read our official Preschool Program Guidelines

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Parent Program Handbook

An in-depth look at the objectives, policies and procedures our preschools provide your child

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California State Preschool Program Philosophy

Discover the goals and objectives that explain the core of CDA

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Parent Appeal Information

Learn how to appeal your Notice of Action

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Covered California

Find out if you’re eligible for financial health care assistance

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General Family Resources

If your family needs additional help, here is a list of local San Diego resources for you to explore

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2-1-1 San Diego

If your family needs to connect with health, community or disaster services, visit 211 San Diego for more information

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CDA Reimbursement Schedule
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

License-Exempt Providers

When child care is authorized for a total of 25 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When child care is authorized for a total of less than 25 hours per week the Part Time RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by County See the full Program Guidelines

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We’re sorry, you may not be eligible for CDA’s program.

If you would like to receive a personal eligibility screening, please complete the form below:

We’re sorry, it appears you may have different need for child care services than those listed.

To receive a personal eligibility screening, please call us at: (619) 427-4411 ext. 1400