TEXAS CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATOR
LICENSING EXAM PREPARATION
ENGAGING 80 + QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST
VERSION!
Child Care Act - Answer Defines terminology, specifies roles and responsibilities of governing
bodies. States regulations with regards to licensing and monitering.
Child care regulations - Answer Details the licensing application process and specific
regulations such a ratio, group size, staff qualifications, equipment and material requirements,
health and safety practices, record keeping and building specifications.
Policy and Standards Manual - Answer State the regulation then details the specific policies that
relate to the regulation.
Childcare - Answer According to the childcare act, defined as:
an activity or other arrangement that provides temporary care or supervision of children
Centre Based Childcare
Family Childcare - Answer What are the 2 types of regulated childcare services in NL?
Centre based Childcare - Answer provides care to children on either a part/full time basis.
Children may be infants, toddlers, preschoolers or school age up to 12 years of age.
,Family Childcare - Answer care provided to children in the childcare providers home
it is an individual license and is approved by an agency
more than 4 children are of mixed ages or three infants are being cared for in the childcare
centre - Answer In NL, care care must be regulated if:
Unregulated Family Childcare - Answer When care is provided to no more than four children 0-
12 years of age or 3 children less than 24 months No licence or approval is required but may be
issued upon request. This type of childcare services is not monitored or supported.
What must a center submit to become licensed? - Answer a- Have plan released from fire
department, building services, and the ISDH prior to construction and licensing
b- Fully comply with all rules of the FPBSC
c- Submit a complete application including all required written documentations
d- Submit written plan for nutrition and food service, along with two weeks of menus for
approval
e- Submit a written health program form for approval
f- Building shall pass on-site inspection
g- Attendance shall not exceed the capacity limit approved
h- Center may only provide care to children of the age approved
i- Center shall not operate in an area where conditions are dangerous to children
j- Meet zoning requirements
If more than 1 child has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, what must the center do?
- Answer Notify all parents & staff members by posting a notice, or giving a note to each. Call
the local health department, the division's child health section, and/or the child care center's
health consultant
,What is the regulation on smoking? - Answer A written policy that prohibits smoking on the
premises
When can a custodial parent visit? - Answer Any time the child care center is in operation
Where must a center post necessary items? - Answer A place that is regularly viewed by parents
What age must the director be? - Answer 21 years old
What is the minimum education requirement for the director? - Answer Bachelor of arts or
science in ECE and grades of C or better.
15 credit hours in college with content necessary, or a CDA
What are the qualifications for caregivers counted in the child/staff ratio? - Answer At least 18
years old, have high school diploma or equivalency test, and have reading and writing skills
How often do staff members need universal precautions training? - Answer Anually
What annual training is required for staff? - Answer Blood borne diseases and their
transmission, work practice controls, and use of protective equipment. Know procedures for
documenting and handling incidents when staff are exposed to contact with blood
What must a child have on file prior to admission? - Answer A written application for admission,
signed by the child's parent
A child needs signed consent on file for what? - Answer Emergency medical authorization for
transportation and treatment, and permission to participate in extracurricular activities
Medication records must include what information? - Answer Child's name, name of
medication, dosage given, date and time given
, Staff, substitutes and volunteers must have a _______ completed by the IN State Police and be
free of _______? - Answer criminal history check
tuberculosis
The center must have an __________ for each child, and take it on field trips. - Answer
emegrency information file
Child/Staff ratio - Answer Infants - 4:1 (8 max in group)
Toddlers - 5:1 (10 max in group)
2 year olds - 5:1 (10 max in group)
30-36 month old - 5:1 (10 max in group)
3 years - 10:1 (20 max in group)
4 years - 12:1 (24 max in group)
5 and older - 15:1 (30 max in group)
When there is a combination of ages in a group, how is the ratio determined? - Answer By the
age of the youngest child in the group
How many adults must be on the premises at all times? - Answer Two
What age of children need naps? When? - Answer 4 and under, after the noon meal. and any
time if requested by any age child
What should children sleep on? How close together? - Answer Cots, 2 feet apart
What type of discipline should be used? - Answer Positive discipline
LICENSING EXAM PREPARATION
ENGAGING 80 + QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST
VERSION!
Child Care Act - Answer Defines terminology, specifies roles and responsibilities of governing
bodies. States regulations with regards to licensing and monitering.
Child care regulations - Answer Details the licensing application process and specific
regulations such a ratio, group size, staff qualifications, equipment and material requirements,
health and safety practices, record keeping and building specifications.
Policy and Standards Manual - Answer State the regulation then details the specific policies that
relate to the regulation.
Childcare - Answer According to the childcare act, defined as:
an activity or other arrangement that provides temporary care or supervision of children
Centre Based Childcare
Family Childcare - Answer What are the 2 types of regulated childcare services in NL?
Centre based Childcare - Answer provides care to children on either a part/full time basis.
Children may be infants, toddlers, preschoolers or school age up to 12 years of age.
,Family Childcare - Answer care provided to children in the childcare providers home
it is an individual license and is approved by an agency
more than 4 children are of mixed ages or three infants are being cared for in the childcare
centre - Answer In NL, care care must be regulated if:
Unregulated Family Childcare - Answer When care is provided to no more than four children 0-
12 years of age or 3 children less than 24 months No licence or approval is required but may be
issued upon request. This type of childcare services is not monitored or supported.
What must a center submit to become licensed? - Answer a- Have plan released from fire
department, building services, and the ISDH prior to construction and licensing
b- Fully comply with all rules of the FPBSC
c- Submit a complete application including all required written documentations
d- Submit written plan for nutrition and food service, along with two weeks of menus for
approval
e- Submit a written health program form for approval
f- Building shall pass on-site inspection
g- Attendance shall not exceed the capacity limit approved
h- Center may only provide care to children of the age approved
i- Center shall not operate in an area where conditions are dangerous to children
j- Meet zoning requirements
If more than 1 child has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, what must the center do?
- Answer Notify all parents & staff members by posting a notice, or giving a note to each. Call
the local health department, the division's child health section, and/or the child care center's
health consultant
,What is the regulation on smoking? - Answer A written policy that prohibits smoking on the
premises
When can a custodial parent visit? - Answer Any time the child care center is in operation
Where must a center post necessary items? - Answer A place that is regularly viewed by parents
What age must the director be? - Answer 21 years old
What is the minimum education requirement for the director? - Answer Bachelor of arts or
science in ECE and grades of C or better.
15 credit hours in college with content necessary, or a CDA
What are the qualifications for caregivers counted in the child/staff ratio? - Answer At least 18
years old, have high school diploma or equivalency test, and have reading and writing skills
How often do staff members need universal precautions training? - Answer Anually
What annual training is required for staff? - Answer Blood borne diseases and their
transmission, work practice controls, and use of protective equipment. Know procedures for
documenting and handling incidents when staff are exposed to contact with blood
What must a child have on file prior to admission? - Answer A written application for admission,
signed by the child's parent
A child needs signed consent on file for what? - Answer Emergency medical authorization for
transportation and treatment, and permission to participate in extracurricular activities
Medication records must include what information? - Answer Child's name, name of
medication, dosage given, date and time given
, Staff, substitutes and volunteers must have a _______ completed by the IN State Police and be
free of _______? - Answer criminal history check
tuberculosis
The center must have an __________ for each child, and take it on field trips. - Answer
emegrency information file
Child/Staff ratio - Answer Infants - 4:1 (8 max in group)
Toddlers - 5:1 (10 max in group)
2 year olds - 5:1 (10 max in group)
30-36 month old - 5:1 (10 max in group)
3 years - 10:1 (20 max in group)
4 years - 12:1 (24 max in group)
5 and older - 15:1 (30 max in group)
When there is a combination of ages in a group, how is the ratio determined? - Answer By the
age of the youngest child in the group
How many adults must be on the premises at all times? - Answer Two
What age of children need naps? When? - Answer 4 and under, after the noon meal. and any
time if requested by any age child
What should children sleep on? How close together? - Answer Cots, 2 feet apart
What type of discipline should be used? - Answer Positive discipline
