CDSS – CDMIS User Manual; Appendix A: License Number

License Number

The License Number field indicates the license number of the provider. For license-exempt providers, this information field should be left blank.

The Provider License Number can be found on the license from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.

This information is required
Only leave this field blank if the provider is license-exempt AND the Type of Care reported in the CDD-801A is one of the following:
- 05 - License-exempt in child’s home – relative
- 06 - License-exempt in child’s home – non-relative
- 07 - License-exempt outside child’s home – relative
- 08 - License-exempt outside child’s home – non-relative
- 11 - License-exempt center-based care
The provider License Number must contain nine (9) digits.
- In Range: Starts with 01 – 58
- Out of Range: Starts with 00 or 59 and above
Leading zeroes must be included.
Enter the license number as it appears on the license from the CDSS, Community Care Licensing.

See Appendix B: Error Message Codes for solutions to error messages.

I’m a license-exempt provider, so I left the license field blank, however, when I try and save the CDD-801A family file, I receive an error message.
- Verify the Type of Care reported is license-exempt.
What license should I use if a child’s age changes mid-month, so would move licenses:
- The age of the child on the last day of the month is the license they should be reported under.
What license should I use when the ages overlap for licenses?
- Use the license in which the child is receiving care.