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TEXAS LICENSED CHILD CARE
ADMINISTRATOR (LCCA) EXAM 2026:
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAMINATION FIRST-
TIME PASS GUARANTEE | 150+ HIGH-YIELD
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |
BASED ON TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40
Table of Contents
| Section | Domain | Questions |
| 1 | Licensing Standards & Regulatory Compliance (Texas
Administrative Code) | 25 |
| 2 | Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness | 20 |
| 3 | Staff Management & Personnel Administration | 20 |
| 4 | Child Development & Positive Guidance | 15 |
| 5 | Child Abuse & Neglect: Mandated Reporting | 15 |
| 6 | Enrollment, Records & Confidentiality | 15 |
| 7 | Facility Management & Environmental Safety | 15 |
| 8 | Fiscal Management & Program Operations | 10 |
| 9 | Professional Ethics & Leadership | 10 |
| 10 | Cultural Competency & Family Engagement | 10 |
| **Total** | | **155** |
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Section 1: Licensing Standards & Regulatory Compliance (25
Questions)
**Question 1.**
Which agency is responsible for regulating and licensing child care
administrators and child care operations in Texas?
A) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
B) Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
C) Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
D) Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** DFPS, through its Child Care Licensing division, is the
regulatory authority responsible for licensing child care administrators
and facilities in Texas.
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**Question 2.**
A licensed child care administrator must ensure compliance with Texas
Administrative Code standards primarily to:
A) Avoid lawsuits only
B) Ensure consistent child care service delivery and child safety
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C) Increase program marketing
D) Simplify staff paperwork
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Compliance ensures administrators maintain safety,
quality, and ethical standards in child care operations, protecting both
children and agencies. Avoiding lawsuits is a byproduct, not the primary
aim.
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**Question 3.**
What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed child care
administrator in Texas?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Texas Administrative Code requires that a child care
administrator be at least 21 years old to ensure sufficient maturity and
judgment for the role.
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**Question 4.**
Which document outlines the Minimum Standards for Child-Care
Centers in Texas?
A) Texas Education Code
B) Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 19
C) Texas Health and Safety Code
D) Texas Family Code
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 19
contains the Minimum Standards that govern child-care center
operations, including staffing, safety, and program requirements.
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**Question 5.**
Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code contains licensing rules
for child care administrators, including qualifications and duties?
A) Chapter 261
B) Chapter 745
C) Chapter 42
TEXAS LICENSED CHILD CARE
ADMINISTRATOR (LCCA) EXAM 2026:
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAMINATION FIRST-
TIME PASS GUARANTEE | 150+ HIGH-YIELD
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |
BASED ON TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40
Table of Contents
| Section | Domain | Questions |
| 1 | Licensing Standards & Regulatory Compliance (Texas
Administrative Code) | 25 |
| 2 | Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness | 20 |
| 3 | Staff Management & Personnel Administration | 20 |
| 4 | Child Development & Positive Guidance | 15 |
| 5 | Child Abuse & Neglect: Mandated Reporting | 15 |
| 6 | Enrollment, Records & Confidentiality | 15 |
| 7 | Facility Management & Environmental Safety | 15 |
| 8 | Fiscal Management & Program Operations | 10 |
| 9 | Professional Ethics & Leadership | 10 |
| 10 | Cultural Competency & Family Engagement | 10 |
| **Total** | | **155** |
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Section 1: Licensing Standards & Regulatory Compliance (25
Questions)
**Question 1.**
Which agency is responsible for regulating and licensing child care
administrators and child care operations in Texas?
A) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
B) Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
C) Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
D) Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** DFPS, through its Child Care Licensing division, is the
regulatory authority responsible for licensing child care administrators
and facilities in Texas.
---
**Question 2.**
A licensed child care administrator must ensure compliance with Texas
Administrative Code standards primarily to:
A) Avoid lawsuits only
B) Ensure consistent child care service delivery and child safety
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C) Increase program marketing
D) Simplify staff paperwork
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Compliance ensures administrators maintain safety,
quality, and ethical standards in child care operations, protecting both
children and agencies. Avoiding lawsuits is a byproduct, not the primary
aim.
---
**Question 3.**
What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed child care
administrator in Texas?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Texas Administrative Code requires that a child care
administrator be at least 21 years old to ensure sufficient maturity and
judgment for the role.
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---
**Question 4.**
Which document outlines the Minimum Standards for Child-Care
Centers in Texas?
A) Texas Education Code
B) Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 19
C) Texas Health and Safety Code
D) Texas Family Code
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 19
contains the Minimum Standards that govern child-care center
operations, including staffing, safety, and program requirements.
---
**Question 5.**
Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code contains licensing rules
for child care administrators, including qualifications and duties?
A) Chapter 261
B) Chapter 745
C) Chapter 42
