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Texas Child Care Administrator Licensing Exam –
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
Texas Child Care Administrator Licensing Exam –
This guide covers the essential laws and regulations for the Texas Child Care Administrator Licensing
(CCAL) Exam, based on Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 43, Texas Administrative Code Title 26
(TAC §745) , and Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The exam tests knowledge of child-care
licensing, health and safety, personnel management, child abuse reporting, and administrative
operations .
Core Exam Content Areas
The Texas Child-Care Administrator Licensing Exam covers the following domains :
Content Area Key Topics
Licensing & Regulatory Framework Minimum Standards, HHSC jurisdiction, types of child-care operations, exemptio
Health & Safety Medication administration, safe sleep, playground safety, emergency preparedn
Personnel Management Staff qualifications, background checks, training, supervision, evaluations
Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated reporting, signs of abuse, DFPS hotline procedures
Program Administration Parent handbooks, recordkeeping, incident documentation, ratios
Child Development & Guidance Age-appropriate activities, positive discipline, developmental needs
Fiscal Management Liability insurance, budgeting, financial recordkeeping
1. According to Texas Human Resources Code §42.001, what is the primary purpose of child-care
licensing?
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A) To maximize operational profits for child-care facilities
B) To standardize educational curricula across all programs
C) To protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in care
D) To reduce regulatory burden on child-care providers
Answer: C
Rationale: The Texas Human Resources Code explicitly states that the purpose of child-care licensing is
to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children .
2. Which Texas state agency is responsible for regulating child-care operations and child-placing
agencies?
A) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
B) Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
C) Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation
D) Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Answer: C
Rationale: HHSC, through its Child Care Regulation (CCR) department, licenses and regulates child-care
operations and child-placing agencies in Texas .
3. Under TAC §745.21, what is the definition of a "registered family home"?
A) A facility providing care for more than 12 children
B) A home that provides regular care in the caretaker's own residence for up to 6 children under 14
C) A facility providing 24-hour care for children in foster care
D) A home-based program that cares exclusively for school-age children
Answer: B
Rationale: A registered family home provides care in the caretaker's own residence for not more than six
children under 14 years of age, excluding the caretaker's own children .
4. Under TAC §745.21, what is the maximum total number of children that can be cared for in a
registered family home at any given time?
A) 6 children
B) 8 children
C) 10 children
D) 12 children
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Answer: D
Rationale: The total number of children, including the caretaker's own children under 14, cannot exceed
12 at any given time .
5. What is a "child-placing agency" under Texas law?
A) A facility that provides day care for children
B) An agency that places children in foster homes or adoptive homes
C) A program that provides after-school care
D) A facility that cares for children with medical needs
Answer: B
Rationale: A child-placing agency is an entity licensed to place children in foster homes, adoptive homes,
or other child-care facilities .
6. Under TAC §745.21, what is the definition of a "child-care institution"?
A) A facility providing daytime care for school-age children
B) A facility licensed to provide care for more than 12 children for 24 hours a day
C) A facility that provides care only for children with disabilities
D) A program operated by a school district
Answer: B
Rationale: A child-care institution provides care for more than 12 children for 24 hours a day, including
children's homes and residential treatment centers .
7. Which of the following is NOT exempt from child-care licensing in Texas?
A) A youth camp licensed by the Department of State Health Services
B) An educational facility accredited by TEA for children in kindergarten and above
C) A facility operated by a religious organization providing care during worship services
D) A home providing care for 8 unrelated children under 14 for daytime care
Answer: D
Rationale: Providing care for 8 unrelated children exceeds the exemption limits and requires licensure .
8. How often must a licensed child-care center be inspected by Child Care Regulation?
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A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
D) Once every 2 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensed child-care centers receive at least one annual unannounced monitoring inspection .
9. When must a child-care center notify Licensing of a change in director or administrator?
A) Within 10 days
B) Within 30 days
C) Within 60 days
D) Within 90 days
Answer: A
Rationale: Licensing must be notified within 10 days of a change in administrator .
10. According to TAC §745.8915, what is the minimum management experience required for a full Child-
Care Administrator's License?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: B
Rationale: TAC §745.8915 requires one year of full-time management or supervision experience .
Section 2: Health and Safety (Questions 11-35)
11. According to TAC §746.1103, what is the maximum child-to-caregiver ratio for infants (0-11 months)
in a licensed child-care center?
A) 2:1
B) 3:1
C) 4:1
D) 5:1
Texas Child Care Administrator Licensing Exam –
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
Texas Child Care Administrator Licensing Exam –
This guide covers the essential laws and regulations for the Texas Child Care Administrator Licensing
(CCAL) Exam, based on Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 43, Texas Administrative Code Title 26
(TAC §745) , and Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. The exam tests knowledge of child-care
licensing, health and safety, personnel management, child abuse reporting, and administrative
operations .
Core Exam Content Areas
The Texas Child-Care Administrator Licensing Exam covers the following domains :
Content Area Key Topics
Licensing & Regulatory Framework Minimum Standards, HHSC jurisdiction, types of child-care operations, exemptio
Health & Safety Medication administration, safe sleep, playground safety, emergency preparedn
Personnel Management Staff qualifications, background checks, training, supervision, evaluations
Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated reporting, signs of abuse, DFPS hotline procedures
Program Administration Parent handbooks, recordkeeping, incident documentation, ratios
Child Development & Guidance Age-appropriate activities, positive discipline, developmental needs
Fiscal Management Liability insurance, budgeting, financial recordkeeping
1. According to Texas Human Resources Code §42.001, what is the primary purpose of child-care
licensing?
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A) To maximize operational profits for child-care facilities
B) To standardize educational curricula across all programs
C) To protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in care
D) To reduce regulatory burden on child-care providers
Answer: C
Rationale: The Texas Human Resources Code explicitly states that the purpose of child-care licensing is
to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children .
2. Which Texas state agency is responsible for regulating child-care operations and child-placing
agencies?
A) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
B) Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
C) Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Child Care Regulation
D) Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Answer: C
Rationale: HHSC, through its Child Care Regulation (CCR) department, licenses and regulates child-care
operations and child-placing agencies in Texas .
3. Under TAC §745.21, what is the definition of a "registered family home"?
A) A facility providing care for more than 12 children
B) A home that provides regular care in the caretaker's own residence for up to 6 children under 14
C) A facility providing 24-hour care for children in foster care
D) A home-based program that cares exclusively for school-age children
Answer: B
Rationale: A registered family home provides care in the caretaker's own residence for not more than six
children under 14 years of age, excluding the caretaker's own children .
4. Under TAC §745.21, what is the maximum total number of children that can be cared for in a
registered family home at any given time?
A) 6 children
B) 8 children
C) 10 children
D) 12 children
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Answer: D
Rationale: The total number of children, including the caretaker's own children under 14, cannot exceed
12 at any given time .
5. What is a "child-placing agency" under Texas law?
A) A facility that provides day care for children
B) An agency that places children in foster homes or adoptive homes
C) A program that provides after-school care
D) A facility that cares for children with medical needs
Answer: B
Rationale: A child-placing agency is an entity licensed to place children in foster homes, adoptive homes,
or other child-care facilities .
6. Under TAC §745.21, what is the definition of a "child-care institution"?
A) A facility providing daytime care for school-age children
B) A facility licensed to provide care for more than 12 children for 24 hours a day
C) A facility that provides care only for children with disabilities
D) A program operated by a school district
Answer: B
Rationale: A child-care institution provides care for more than 12 children for 24 hours a day, including
children's homes and residential treatment centers .
7. Which of the following is NOT exempt from child-care licensing in Texas?
A) A youth camp licensed by the Department of State Health Services
B) An educational facility accredited by TEA for children in kindergarten and above
C) A facility operated by a religious organization providing care during worship services
D) A home providing care for 8 unrelated children under 14 for daytime care
Answer: D
Rationale: Providing care for 8 unrelated children exceeds the exemption limits and requires licensure .
8. How often must a licensed child-care center be inspected by Child Care Regulation?
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A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
D) Once every 2 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensed child-care centers receive at least one annual unannounced monitoring inspection .
9. When must a child-care center notify Licensing of a change in director or administrator?
A) Within 10 days
B) Within 30 days
C) Within 60 days
D) Within 90 days
Answer: A
Rationale: Licensing must be notified within 10 days of a change in administrator .
10. According to TAC §745.8915, what is the minimum management experience required for a full Child-
Care Administrator's License?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: B
Rationale: TAC §745.8915 requires one year of full-time management or supervision experience .
Section 2: Health and Safety (Questions 11-35)
11. According to TAC §746.1103, what is the maximum child-to-caregiver ratio for infants (0-11 months)
in a licensed child-care center?
A) 2:1
B) 3:1
C) 4:1
D) 5:1
