CUSP Foundation
Governed Data Architecture for Early Childhood Systems
As early childhood systems evolve, data infrastructure must support new programs, partners, and reporting requirements without compromising security or performance.CUSP provides a governed data foundation that helps organizations manage growing volumes of data, maintain trust in information, and connect systems across the early childhood ecosystem.
The Three Pillars of CUSP Architecture
CUSP combines security, scalability, and interoperability in a single platform designed for the complexity of modern early childhood systems.Key Benefits• Protect sensitive data with enterprise-grade security and access controls• Maintain data quality, transparency, and accountability• Scale from pilot initiatives to statewide implementations• Connect data across agencies, programs, and technology systems• Support current needs while adapting to future requirements
Security First
Enterprise-grade security and privacy protections at every level. CUSP is a fully regulatory-compliant child care software platform, giving agencies and administrators the confidence to manage sensitive child and family data legally and responsibly.
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End-to-end encryption -
SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
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Audit logging and monitoring
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
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FERPA and HIPAA compliance ready
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Data masking and anonymization
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Role-based access control (RBAC) for child care data- ensuring the right people see only what they need
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Intrusion detection and prevention
Built to Scale
Support everything from pilot initiatives to statewide deployments without reimplementation or major system changes.
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Elastic cloud infrastructure
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Performance optimization
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Horizontal and vertical scaling
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Efficient data storage and retrieval
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High-availability architecture
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Multi-tenant isolation
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Load balancing and auto-scaling
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Disaster recovery and backup
Interoperability Ready
Connect with existing systems, partners, and data sources through modern APIs, standards-based integrations, and flexible data exchange tools.
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RESTful API architecture
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Standard data formats (JSON, XML)
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HL7 FHIR standard support
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Webhook and event streaming
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EDI and bulk data exchange
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OAuth 2.0 authorization
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Real-time and batch integration
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Comprehensive API documentation
Comprehensive Data Governance
Control, visibility, and accountability for your data. CUSP is more than a child care data governance platform—it's a complete data quality governance framework that gives your organization end-to-end control over how data is accessed, monitored, and maintained.
Access Control
Control who can view, edit, and share data across programs and organizations. Flexible permission settings support secure data access in complex, multi-agency environments.
Audit and Compliance
Maintain transparency and accountability with a complete record of data access, changes, and use.
Data Quality
Improve confidence in your data with tools that help identify, prevent, and resolve data quality issues.
Data Lineage
Understand where data comes from, how it changes, and how it is used across the system.
Modern Technology Stack
Built on proven technology with industry-leading tools and best practices.
Data Layer
Reliable data storage and performance for large, complex datasets.
Application Layer
Modern application architecture designed for scalability, reliability, and maintainability/
Security Layer
Flexible integration options for connecting data, applications, and partners.
Connection Layer
Flexible connectivity for all your systems