Connect with Our Early Childhood Data Experts

Getting started is straightforward. You can submit a CUSP early childhood platform demo request through this page, and a member of our team will reach out to understand your agency's needs. From there, we'll walk you through the platform, discuss deployment options, and outline a path to implementation that fits your timeline and budget.

Yes. All CUSP products are hosted securely on 3Si's managed, FERPA-compliant technology stack. Data governance, access controls, and audit logging are built into the platform from the ground up, so agencies can meet state and federal data security requirements without additional configuration.

3Si primarily works with state-level early childhood agencies, licensing offices, child care quality improvement programs (such as QRIS), and other government or nonprofit entities managing large volumes of child and provider data. If your agency oversees early childhood programs and needs a smarter data infrastructure, 3Si is built for you.

CUSP pricing is structured around the size of your agency, the modules you need, and the level of hosting and support you require. Annual pricing typically includes platform licensing, access to your selected operational modules, ongoing technical support, and system updates. Because every state deployment is different, we don't publish a one-size-fits-all rate, contact us directly and we'll put together a transparent proposal tailored to your agency's scope.

Implementation timelines vary depending on the complexity of your existing data environment and the number of modules being deployed. A foundational CUSP rollout for a state agency typically takes between three and six months, including data mapping, configuration, staff training, and go-live support. 3Si's implementation team works alongside your agency throughout the process to keep things on track and minimize disruption to day-to-day operations.

CUSP is purpose-built for early childhood data management, whereas Salesforce is a general-purpose CRM platform that requires significant customization to serve regulatory or program management functions. Many agencies use both: Salesforce for constituent relationship management or communications, and CUSP for the specialized workflows involved in licensing, risk, compliance, and program analytics. 3Si has experience helping agencies integrate CUSP alongside existing Salesforce environments so the two systems work in tandem rather than in conflict.

CUSP is designed to work both as a complement to and, in some cases, a replacement for legacy Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDS). If your current ECIDS handles cross-sector data linking but lacks strong operational or analytics capabilities, CUSP can layer on top to fill those gaps. For agencies whose ECIDS is outdated or difficult to maintain, CUSP can serve as a more modern, sustainable foundation. When you schedule an early childhood ECIDS platform demo with our team, we'll assess your current system and give you an honest recommendation on the best path forward.

CUSP is a cloud-based platform, and 3Si manages the hosting, security patching, backups, and infrastructure on your behalf. When you submit a CUSP cloud deployment state agency request, our team will walk you through the technical architecture, data residency options, and what managed hosting means for your IT team's workload. Most agencies find that 3Si's managed cloud model significantly reduces the burden on internal IT staff while improving uptime and reliability.