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Lollipop Junction

210 N Main, Stratford, TX 79084 · Sherman County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lollipop Junction is a licensed child care center in Stratford, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1992. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times. Inspectors recorded 46 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (15 of 46). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 28% were corrected during the inspection itself.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
11High risk
12Medium High risk
21Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
46 citations from 18 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication15
Training & qualifications11
Building & playground safety9
Staff ratios3
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver was lacking 2 hours for their completed training year of 2/9/2025-2/9/2026.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2026
MediumDec 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The annual certification for the Children's Products Recall was due for completion 8/2025. **This was corrected at inspection by the director when the website was reviewed and form was completed.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was dated for 7/29/2024 and it was to be completed annually, or by 7/29/2025.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2026
Medium HighDec 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Two caregivers who have been employed longer than 90 days did not have CPR training and First Aid training in file.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver had one hour of the required 24 clock hours that were to be obtained in their annual training year, 3/20/2024-3/20/2025, available for review.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
MediumMay 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver had one hour of the required 24 clock hours that were to be obtained in their annual training year, 3/20/2024-3/20/2025, available for review.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2025
Medium HighMay 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill surrounding the climbing equipment was less than 6 inches deep.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
MediumMay 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies provided to the parent's does not provide parent's rights information.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
A group of children was observed playing outside and not all the children had drinking water available.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
MediumAug 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children were missing health statements in file and have been enrolled longer than 12 months in care.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The daily menus were not posted. **This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the menu for the month of July 2024.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill surrounding the climbing equipment was less than 6 inches deep.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Six children's files were reviewed. Two children's files were missing the date of admission and the water activities information. Four children files were missing information for the authorization for emergency medical attention. One child file was missing the parent signature for the child admission form. **The date of admission date was written in into the child files by the director.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
The staff were observed at inspection during circle time and art activities in the toddler classroom but the routines observed does not match the written activity plan for the classroom. Outside time is outlined on the schedule from 10:45am - 11:30am but earlier than expected by an hour. Additionally, the infant schedule does not list their outside opportunities.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children were missing health statements in file and have been enrolled longer than 12 months in care.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Three of the six files reviewed were missing the most current immunization in the child's file. One child file reviewed did not have immunization records in file for review. One child requires to have the Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience".
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The liability insurance available for review expired on 5/30/2024. Additionally, the annual veritification of the liability insurance through the provider portal account as of 6/25/2024.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
MediumJan 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A staff whose previous annual training year was 9/27/2022 - 9/27/2023 was lacking one hour for the required 24 hours of annual training. **This was corrected at inspection when the operation transferred an hour of this current training year to the previous training year for the staff.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80% §746.1311(j)
A staff employed did not have at least 6 hours of instructor-led training within their annual training year of 8/10/2022 - 8/10/2023 .
Correction verified Apr 29, 2024
HighJan 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Three children's files were reviewed did not have information in file from the parents regarding the emergency medical authorization, information about food allergies, and the required parent signature. One child's file was missing the parent signature on the emergency medical authorization section.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
HighJan 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child's file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file and one child's file reviewed was missing an updated immunization record in file.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
MediumJun 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
The liability insurance reviewed at inspection expired on 5/30/2023.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2023
Medium HighJun 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The letter or proof in writing was not available for review at inspection for the approval of the late fire inspection for the operation as the last fire inspection was due by 3/15/2023.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighJun 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two staff employed longer than 7 days at the operation did not have proof of orientation being received when files were reviewed.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
MediumJun 8, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
An individual was listed on the operation's background check list but this individual has not been employed as of 3/1/2023. **This was corrected at inspection when the individual was inactivated from the background check list.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Two staff files reviewed were missing the date of employment, high school diplomas and the notarized affidavit of employment for the file.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
HighJun 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Four children's files were missing the emergency address for the individuals listed as emergency contacts by the parents. Two children's files were missing the address for the medical facility under the authorization for emergency medical attention. Two children's files had no acknowledgement of health statement section by parents. Two children's files were missing the required parent signatures.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
HighJun 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Three children's files did not have any immunizations in file. One child's file was missing an updated immunization record in file.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
Medium LowJun 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The current staff list was reviewed and it was missing an employeed name that has been employed as of early May. **This was corrected at inspection when the individual was added to the employee list.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child file did not have any immunizations in file for review.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
MediumFeb 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child file is still missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/8/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
HighFeb 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Children's files were reviewed. Two children files did not have the section regarding food allergies and special needs signed or showing proof through signature of parents in file. One child file did not have the address for the emergency contact listed by parents provided in file and did not have the phone number for the individual listed for release.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
HighFeb 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two children did not have any immunizations in file for review.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
MediumFeb 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child file is still missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/8/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
HighNov 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Six child files were reviewed. The following information was missing in the files: three children were missing the emergency contact address required and one child was missing the medical authorization section complete.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
A staff file was reviewed for a staff hired on 12/11/2021 and it was missing the date of hire, proof of orientation and the required affidavit of employment complete. One other staff file did not have the required affidavit of employment complete either. **The staff file that was missing orientation and hired date was completed at inspection.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
Medium HighNov 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not practiced and documented fire drills since August 2022. **This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was practiced under three minutes and it was documented by the director.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 2, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
The cots used for children were not labeled with the child's name for two classrooms. **The cots were labeled by staff during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
A caregiver did not have the date of hire or orientation in file for required topics. ***This was corrected at inspection when the director completed it with the caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
A caregiver did not have the date of hire or orientation in file for required topics.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The emergency preparedness plan was incomplete as it was lacking information to parents regarding the lock-down procedures, assisting children that are 24 months and younger as well as providing parents with information on reunification and continuity of care.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation has not documented fire drills since March 2022. **This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was practiced under three minutes and it was documented by the director.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The children's certification was last completed in February 2021 and was past due. **This was corrected at inspection when the director re-signed and dated the form at inspection.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four children's files were reviewed for immunizations. One child's file did not have any immunizations in file, one child did not have up to date immunizations in file, and a third child did not have updated information completed showing the child is now attending school and no longer requires an immunization to be filed.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The employee list was last validated on 5/5/2022 and is required to be validated every 3 months for licensed centers. **This was corrected at inspection at when the director validated the employee list at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver who has been employed longer than 90 days did not have proof of current CPR/First Aid training in file and was providing direct care to children.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 11, 1992
DirectorErika Gonzalez
Phone8063665886
State operation #413970

Common questions

Does Lollipop Junction take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Lollipop Junction’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lollipop Junction accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Lollipop Junction had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 29, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

When was Lollipop Junction last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 413970 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.