Lollipop Learning Center
1701 PEACEFUL MEADOWS CT APT C1, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Bernadette Weikel
- Phone
- (956) 753-8777
- Regulated since
- Apr 9, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 616128 · number 1110826
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the required annual trainings and hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was observed supervising children without an active CPR/First Aid Certificate.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Safety & premises
The fire drill was not conducted in November 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of ten employee records evaluated were observed to be incomplete.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
Chemicals were observed to be accessible to children in three classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: administering medication, hazardous materials, and building safety
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have the designated relocation address outside of the operation and designated location inside of the operation.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Employee without an elegible, active background check was observed supervising children during inspection. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection. Operation ran employee's background check during inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Eight employee records were reviewed. Eight employees were missing training in the following topics: allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises, emergency preparedness, and hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Staff background & training
Eight employee files were reviewed. One employee had an expired cpr/first aid training certificate.
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 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies are missing a statement stating parents are responsible for providing a snack and that the center is not responsible for meeting children's nutritional needs.
HHSC 746.3309(a) — Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Safety & premises
Stationary equipement in playground had a use zone of 4 -5 feet.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other
Sheltering drill for severe weather and lock down drills were conducted once in 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Illness & medication
Eight children's files were evaluated. One child was pending an updated immunization record and a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plans did not have the group name, and it did not outline specific daily activities.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Other
Two children were observed using ipads during naptime.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Safety & premises
Carbon monoxide detector was last tested on November 2022. Fire extinguisher was last inspected on November 2022.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Illness & medication Serious
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending the immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Other
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten personnel records were evaluated. Both center Directors are pending 30 hours of annual training. Five caregivers were pending 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Ten personnel records were evaluated. Five records had expired First aid/CPR training certificates.
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 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other
Electric fans were observed to be placed on top of bookshelves in classrooms. Fans were not mounted or anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Safety & premises
Monthly inspections of active play space and equipment were not available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises
The documentation for emergency practice drills, monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguisher inspections was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in six classrooms. The diagram is missing two exits from each room, the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather, and the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers were last serviced on October 2020.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Illness & medication
Ten children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Ten employee records were evaluated. Two records were pending employment affidavits and three records were pending education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-21. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Staff background & training
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