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Lollipop Junction

210 N Main, Stratford, TX 790845.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
1992

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About Lollipop Junction

Lollipop Junction is a licensed child care center in Stratford, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 11, 1992, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lollipop Junction has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sherman County has a median price of $147 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Sherman County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Lollipop Junction

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1992
License number
#413970
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “A caregiver was lacking 2 hours for their completed training year of 2/9/2025-2/9/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  2. Dec 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “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

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The last fire inspection was dated for 7/29/2024 and it was to be completed annually, or by 7/29/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “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

  3. Jul 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  4. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill surrounding the climbing equipment was less than 6 inches deep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies provided to the parent's does not provide parent's rights information.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025

  6. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

      “A group of children was observed playing outside and not all the children had drinking water available.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

  9. Aug 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children were missing health statements in file and have been enrolled longer than 12 months in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

  10. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill surrounding the climbing equipment was less than 6 inches deep.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “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".”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

      “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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children were missing health statements in file and have been enrolled longer than 12 months in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

  2. Jan 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1311(j) - Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%

      “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 .”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “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

  3. Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 8, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Two staff employed longer than 7 days at the operation did not have proof of orientation being received when files were reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “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

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Two staff files reviewed were missing the date of employment, high school diplomas and the notarized affidavit of employment for the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Three children's files did not have any immunizations in file. One child's file was missing an updated immunization record in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

      “The liability insurance reviewed at inspection expired on 5/30/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023

  6. Feb 22, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “One child file did not have any immunizations in file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

  7. Feb 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Two children did not have any immunizations in file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

  8. Nov 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “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

  9. Aug 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “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

  10. Aug 10, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “A caregiver did not have the date of hire or orientation in file for required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “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

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Lollipop Junction licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 11, 1992.

When was Lollipop Junction last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lollipop Junction had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 21 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Lollipop Junction care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lollipop Junction accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lollipop Junction's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lollipop Junction cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 366-5886 to ask.

What is Lollipop Junction's phone number?

(806) 366-5886.

Where is Lollipop Junction?

210 N Main, Stratford, TX 79084. The nearest other daycare we list is Shushan Daycare, 5.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).