Lollipop Junction
210 N MAIN, Stratford, TX 79084 · Sherman County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Erika Gonzalez
- Phone
- (806) 366-5886
- Regulated since
- Dec 11, 1992
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 124905 · number 413970
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (3), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (5), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was lacking 2 hours for their completed training year of 2/9/2025-2/9/2026.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-14.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers who have been employed longer than 90 days did not have CPR training and First Aid training in file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-12.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was dated for 7/29/2024 and it was to be completed annually, or by 7/29/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 18, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill surrounding the climbing equipment was less than 6 inches deep.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies provided to the parent's does not provide parent's rights information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A group of children was observed playing outside and not all the children had drinking water available.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children were missing health statements in file and have been enrolled longer than 12 months in care.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Food & allergies
The daily menus were not posted. **This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the menu for the month of July 2024.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-16.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill surrounding the climbing equipment was less than 6 inches deep.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-23.
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Records & paperwork
Two children were missing health statements in file and have been enrolled longer than 12 months in care.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
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".
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-18.
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Staff background & training
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 .
HHSC 746.1311(j) — Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
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.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-08.
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Staff background & training
Two staff employed longer than 7 days at the operation did not have proof of orientation being received when files were reviewed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Other
The liability insurance reviewed at inspection expired on 5/30/2023.
HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Other
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
Three children's files did not have any immunizations in file. One child's file was missing an updated immunization record in file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Records & paperwork
Two staff files reviewed were missing the date of employment, high school diplomas and the notarized affidavit of employment for the file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child file did not have any immunizations in file for review.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children did not have any immunizations in file for review.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Other
The cots used for children were not labeled with the child's name for two classrooms. **The cots were labeled by staff during inspection.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-10.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have the date of hire or orientation in file for required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-10.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Staff background & training
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