Lollypop Learning Center
3030 LAMAR AVE, Paris, TX 75460 · Lamar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 217
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michelle Hildreth
- Phone
- (903) 785-2814
- Regulated since
- Mar 6, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 202912 · number 815616
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (7), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not self-report to Child Care Regulation when a water leak occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(1) — Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
When arrived at inspection one caregiver was outside pushing 5 infants, ages 8 months to 12 months (SPA: 12 months) in a Bye Bye buggy leaving a second infant caregiver inside the classroom with 5 infants, ages 4 months to 9 months. These numbers exceed the ratios allowed in a child care center. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver took the children back to the infant class that had an additional caregiver to helps supervise the children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's immunization record was observed in complete. Discussed with the director the name of the children and their missing immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Five infants written infant feeding instructions had not been reviewed or updated by the parent or health care professional in the past 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that staff did not document the amount of food consumed by an infant on the infants written daily reports.
HHSC 746.2431(2) — Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A staff member did not record their full name after administering medication to a child.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(4) — Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who was in charge of a group of children, at inspection, did not have documentation of current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Safety & premises
Black tarp and clear plastic were protruding from the ground on the playground posing as a tripping hazard. This was corrected at inspection as the tarp and plastic were removed. Two wooden boards were missing from the fence and need replaced.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Staff background & training
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May 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the directors lacked documentation of completion of 18 clock hours training to complete last years annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policy: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed on 9/22/2022 as a follow-up to an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver was observed supervising five children, ages 13 months, 10 months, 7 months, 7 months, and 7 months. These numbers exceed the numbers allowed in a Child Care Center. This was discussed with the person in charge. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver was sent into the room to assist supervise the children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was reviewed on 9/22/2022 as a follow-up to an investigation and found deficient as sign in sheets were not available for 9/21/2022 were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member. In addition, per interviews conducted it was determined this individual has worked alone in a classroom with children in the past.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined the infant room has been out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that during hours of operation the operation was not kept well ventilated when a room inside the building was being painted.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient as sign in sheets were not available for July 2022 and August 2022.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation picked up and transported a child not enrolled at the daycare.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 8 children, ages 4 months, 14 months, 14 months, 14 months, 15 months, 15 months, 16 months, and 18 months. These numbers exceed the ratios allowed in a Licensed Child Care Center. This was discussed with the director. This was corrected at inspection as a second staff member came to the classroom to help supervise the children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
This standard was reviewed on 12/8/2021 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. Two other boards on the fence have come lose and need secured. Two nails were protrudint from one wood board in the fence. There is a concrete block on the playground. A space heater was observed being used without a safegaurd to prevent access to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2022-01-05.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 24, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 14 children, ages 4 months to 9 years. You may combine infants with older children as long as the oldest child in the group is not more than 18 months older than the youngest child.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Safety & premises
A wood board on the fence around the playground has broke off and needs repaired. Two other boards on the fence have come lose and need secured. Nails were protruding from a wooden structure on the playground. A small hole was observed in the wall in one room. Part of one air vent cover was not secured to the wall. A second air vent cover did not completely cover the air vent, exposing a small portion of the vent.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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