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Texas Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) Exam–
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Texas Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) Exam Overview
The Texas LCCA examination is a professional credentialing test managed by the Texas Health
and Human Services Commission (HHSC). It focuses on the administrative, legal, and ethical
standards required to operate a 24-hour residential child care facility or a general residential
operation (GRO).
Key areas of focus include:
Minimum Standards: Detailed knowledge of Chapter 748 (GROs) and Chapter 749 (CPA).
Personnel Management: Supervision, training requirements, and background check protocols.
Child Rights & Safety: Managing abuse/neglect reporting, emergency behavior intervention
(EBI), and medical care.
Governance & Ethics: Financial accountability, board relations, and professional boundaries.
BATCH 1: Regulatory Framework and Administration
Questions 1–100
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1. According to the Texas Administrative Code, a licensed child care administrator must
complete how many hours of continuing education (CE) every two years?
A. 15 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Rationale: To maintain professional competence and stay current with changing state laws, an
LCCA is required to document at least 30 hours of approved continuing education during each
two-year renewal period.
2. When a reportable "Serious Incident" occurs at a facility, what is the maximum timeframe for
notifying Licensing?
A. 1 hour
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 7 business days
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Rationale: Safety is the highest priority. Licensed operations must notify Residential Child Care
Licensing (RCCL) of any serious incident (such as a child's death, critical injury, or emergency
medical treatment) within 24 hours.
3. Which document serves as the primary "rulebook" for General Residential Operations (GROs)
in Texas?
A. The Texas Penal Code
B. Chapter 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations
C. The Employee Handbook
D. The Local Fire Code
Rationale: Chapter 748 contains the specific "Minimum Standards" that administrators must
implement to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in residential care.
4. A child care administrator is reviewing background check results. Which of the following
"Criminal History" findings would result in a permanent bar from working in a child care
operation?
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A. A speeding ticket from 5 years ago
B. Conviction for a "Title 5" felony (e.g., Injury to a Child or Sexual Assault)
C. A dismissed misdemeanor theft charge
D. A bankruptcy filing
Rationale: Texas law maintains a "Permanent Bar" for individuals convicted of violent or sexual
crimes, particularly those involving children, to prevent high-risk individuals from having access
to vulnerable populations.
5. What is the minimum educational requirement for an applicant to sit for the LCCA exam if
they do not have a master's degree?
A. High School Diploma
B. Associate Degree in any field
C. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
D. 10 years of experience only
Texas Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) Exam–
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Texas Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) Exam Overview
The Texas LCCA examination is a professional credentialing test managed by the Texas Health
and Human Services Commission (HHSC). It focuses on the administrative, legal, and ethical
standards required to operate a 24-hour residential child care facility or a general residential
operation (GRO).
Key areas of focus include:
Minimum Standards: Detailed knowledge of Chapter 748 (GROs) and Chapter 749 (CPA).
Personnel Management: Supervision, training requirements, and background check protocols.
Child Rights & Safety: Managing abuse/neglect reporting, emergency behavior intervention
(EBI), and medical care.
Governance & Ethics: Financial accountability, board relations, and professional boundaries.
BATCH 1: Regulatory Framework and Administration
Questions 1–100
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1. According to the Texas Administrative Code, a licensed child care administrator must
complete how many hours of continuing education (CE) every two years?
A. 15 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Rationale: To maintain professional competence and stay current with changing state laws, an
LCCA is required to document at least 30 hours of approved continuing education during each
two-year renewal period.
2. When a reportable "Serious Incident" occurs at a facility, what is the maximum timeframe for
notifying Licensing?
A. 1 hour
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 7 business days
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Rationale: Safety is the highest priority. Licensed operations must notify Residential Child Care
Licensing (RCCL) of any serious incident (such as a child's death, critical injury, or emergency
medical treatment) within 24 hours.
3. Which document serves as the primary "rulebook" for General Residential Operations (GROs)
in Texas?
A. The Texas Penal Code
B. Chapter 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations
C. The Employee Handbook
D. The Local Fire Code
Rationale: Chapter 748 contains the specific "Minimum Standards" that administrators must
implement to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in residential care.
4. A child care administrator is reviewing background check results. Which of the following
"Criminal History" findings would result in a permanent bar from working in a child care
operation?
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A. A speeding ticket from 5 years ago
B. Conviction for a "Title 5" felony (e.g., Injury to a Child or Sexual Assault)
C. A dismissed misdemeanor theft charge
D. A bankruptcy filing
Rationale: Texas law maintains a "Permanent Bar" for individuals convicted of violent or sexual
crimes, particularly those involving children, to prevent high-risk individuals from having access
to vulnerable populations.
5. What is the minimum educational requirement for an applicant to sit for the LCCA exam if
they do not have a master's degree?
A. High School Diploma
B. Associate Degree in any field
C. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
D. 10 years of experience only
