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Lollipops and Dragons, LLC

8 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Oct 23, 2025.

723 N Padre Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 · (956) 647-5262

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsWeslaco licensed centers, n=40

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Oct 23, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

40% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 6

65% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2017Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 100

Texas HHSC operation #1644024 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careListed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2025
Dec 9, 2025 to Dec 9, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the staff files being reviewed, it wsa noted that one staff member did not have the following trainings; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication and Handling, sotring and idsposing of hasardous materials. The year under review was 6/23/24-6/22/25.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
  In order to get to the preschool room, the children must walkthrough the infant room to arrive at their classroom which is the very North class in the building.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Standard 746.2403(6).
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
  In order to get to the preschool room, the children must walkthrough the infant room to arrive at their classroom which is the very North class in the building.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Standard 746.2403(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the staff files being reviewed, it wsa noted that one staff member did not have the following trainings; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication and Handling, sotring and idsposing of hasardous materials. The year under review was 6/23/24-6/22/25.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
  In order to get to the preschool room, the children must walkthrough the infant room to arrive at their classroom which is the very North class in the building.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Standard 746.2403(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the staff files being reviewed, it wsa noted that one staff member did not have the following trainings; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication and Handling, sotring and idsposing of hasardous materials. The year under review was 6/23/24-6/22/25.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Oct 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the staff files being reviewed, it wsa noted that one staff member did not have the following trainings; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; Administering medication and Handling, sotring and idsposing of hasardous materials. The year under review was 6/23/24-6/22/25.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
  In order to get to the preschool room, the children must walkthrough the infant room to arrive at their classroom which is the very North class in the building.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Dec 9, 2025. Standard 746.2403(6).
Feb 25, 2025 to Mar 11, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Oct 25, 2024 to Oct 25, 20244 inspections
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2023
Nov 20, 2023 to Nov 20, 20234 inspections
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- Nov 20, 2023 inspection

Show 32 older visits, not counted above

Feb 1, 2023 to Feb 1, 20234 inspections
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2022
Jan 5, 2022 to Dec 28, 202224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 28, 2022 inspection
- Dec 28, 2022 inspection
- Dec 28, 2022 inspection
- Dec 28, 2022 inspection
- Dec 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Dec 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Dec 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Dec 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Dec 5, 2022 inspection
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- May 24, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 31, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 5, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 5, 2022 inspection

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