TEXAS CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATOR
LICENSING EXAM PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026|2027 Q&A
,1. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is
responsible for:
A. Licensing child care administrators
B. Accrediting private schools
C. Funding daycare operations
D. Setting federal education policy
EXPLANATION DFPS oversees the licensing and regulation of child
care administrators and facilities in Texas.
2. A child care administrator must complete how many hours of annual
continuing education?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 30
D. 40
EXPLANATION Administrators are required to complete 30 hours of
relevant continuing education each year to maintain licensure.
3. Which document outlines the administrator's legal responsibilities and
expectations?
A. Parent Handbook
B. Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 745
C. Child Care Curriculum
D. Employee Schedule
EXPLANATION Chapter 745 of the Texas Administrative Code
contains licensing rules for administrators, including qualifications
and duties.
4. Which of the following is a critical component of emergency
preparedness in child care?
A. Fire extinguisher training only
B. Written emergency response plan
C. Earthquake insurance
, D. Pest control services
EXPLANATION A written emergency response plan ensures staff are
prepared for various emergencies such as fire, weather, or intruders.
5. How often must a licensed child care facility be inspected by
Licensing?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every 3 years
C. At least once annually
D. Only when complaints arise
EXPLANATION Licensing staff conduct inspections at least annually
and may also respond to complaints or investigate incidents.
6. Background checks for employees must be completed:
A. After hiring
B. Before the employee starts working
C. Within the first month
D. Only for lead teachers
EXPLANATION Background checks must be completed before an
employee starts working to ensure child safety.
7. Which type of abuse must be reported under Texas law?
A. Only physical abuse
B. Only sexual abuse
C. Only abuse by caregivers
D. Any suspected abuse or neglect
EXPLANATION All suspected abuse or neglect must be reported,
regardless of the type or source.
8. A child care administrator must report abuse within:
A. 72 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 7 days
LICENSING EXAM PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026|2027 Q&A
,1. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is
responsible for:
A. Licensing child care administrators
B. Accrediting private schools
C. Funding daycare operations
D. Setting federal education policy
EXPLANATION DFPS oversees the licensing and regulation of child
care administrators and facilities in Texas.
2. A child care administrator must complete how many hours of annual
continuing education?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 30
D. 40
EXPLANATION Administrators are required to complete 30 hours of
relevant continuing education each year to maintain licensure.
3. Which document outlines the administrator's legal responsibilities and
expectations?
A. Parent Handbook
B. Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 745
C. Child Care Curriculum
D. Employee Schedule
EXPLANATION Chapter 745 of the Texas Administrative Code
contains licensing rules for administrators, including qualifications
and duties.
4. Which of the following is a critical component of emergency
preparedness in child care?
A. Fire extinguisher training only
B. Written emergency response plan
C. Earthquake insurance
, D. Pest control services
EXPLANATION A written emergency response plan ensures staff are
prepared for various emergencies such as fire, weather, or intruders.
5. How often must a licensed child care facility be inspected by
Licensing?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every 3 years
C. At least once annually
D. Only when complaints arise
EXPLANATION Licensing staff conduct inspections at least annually
and may also respond to complaints or investigate incidents.
6. Background checks for employees must be completed:
A. After hiring
B. Before the employee starts working
C. Within the first month
D. Only for lead teachers
EXPLANATION Background checks must be completed before an
employee starts working to ensure child safety.
7. Which type of abuse must be reported under Texas law?
A. Only physical abuse
B. Only sexual abuse
C. Only abuse by caregivers
D. Any suspected abuse or neglect
EXPLANATION All suspected abuse or neglect must be reported,
regardless of the type or source.
8. A child care administrator must report abuse within:
A. 72 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 7 days
