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REACH Center

Licensed Center · Paris, Lamar County, TX · Operation No. 1586556

REACH Center holds a Full Permit issued January 25, 2016. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 35 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 25, 2016
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
51 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
505 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460-4327
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
0
Assessments
2
Self reports
35
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 19 · Medium 10 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jun 4, 2026 Inspection 2
May 19, 2026 Inspection 12
May 22, 2025 Inspection 2
May 20, 2025 Report 0
Jun 28, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 30, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 4, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 3, 2024 Report 1
Aug 3, 2023 Report 0
Jul 25, 2023 Inspection 0
Jun 10, 2023 Report 1
Oct 7, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 9, 2022 Inspection 2
Jul 28, 2022 Inspection 0
Jul 18, 2022 Inspection 2
Jul 14, 2022 Report 0
Jun 7, 2022 Inspection 0
Jun 3, 2022 Report 1
Feb 11, 2022 Inspection 0
Nov 22, 2021 Inspection 1
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection 2
Oct 6, 2021 Inspection 0
Sep 13, 2021 Inspection 9
Deficiency records
June 4, 2026 Standard § 744.2601(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed on 6/4/2026 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. A television was not anchored in one classroom used by children.
Corrected: June 18, 2026
June 4, 2026 Standard § 744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed on 6/4/2026 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. The Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detector was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
Corrected: June 11, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detector was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.401(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the following items posted at inspection: The Licensing notice Keeping Children Safe; The Licensing Parent Notification Poster; and Employee List.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One employee lacked one hour of training to complete last years annual training. This was corrected at inspection as pulled one hour from the current year's annual training to complete last years annual training.
Corrected: May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.3255(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The loose fill is not being maintained at the proper depth under and around the large playground structure.
Corrected: September 1, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.501(17) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked signed documentation by the parent that they received a copy of the parents rights.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have playground maintenance checklist available for the past three months.
Corrected: May 22, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Six staff members records lacked a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) and two employees lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
Corrected: June 2, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.2601(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two a/c units on the playground did not have a safeguard to prevent children access.
Corrected: July 6, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.801(4) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director for the past three months.
Corrected: May 22, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three staff present at inspection that had direct access to children did not have background checks. A fourth employee did not have a background check.
Corrected: May 20, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.2601(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A television was not anchored in one classroom used by children.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
May 19, 2026 Standard § 744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children records lacked the address address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
May 22, 2025 Standard § 744.3501(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that operation was lacking their annual fire inspection.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
May 22, 2025 Standard § 744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that operation did not have their current sanitation inspection.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
April 3, 2024 Standard § 744.2105 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated in regards to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. It was determined that a staff was yelling and pulled a child by their arm to get them to clean up toys they thrown on the floor. When another child attempted to enter the center the staff pushed the child in the chest area causing them to stumble back. The staff was immediately terminated.
Corrected: April 23, 2024
June 10, 2023 Standard § 744.3105(a)(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines - Except if Less Than 4 Feet, 12 Inches or Less Above Resilient Material
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a child was on a trampoline that was more than 4 feet in diameter and more than 12 inches off the ground.
Corrected: July 24, 2023
September 9, 2022 Standard § 744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The site director lacked three clock hours of training to complete last years annual training. One caregivers record lacked one clock hour of training to complete last years annual training.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 9, 2022 Standard § 744.3255(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the proper depth.
Corrected: October 9, 2022
July 18, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A volunteer who did not have a background check has been present at the operation and had direct access to children.
Corrected: August 12, 2022
July 18, 2022 Standard § 744.2601 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The gate to the fence surrounding the a/c unit was unlocked making the a/c unit accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection as the operation staff zip tied the gate to the fence to prevent children's access. The door to the storage room with cleaning supplies was observed unlocked. This was corrected at inspection as the staff locked the door. A spray bottle of Clorox and mouth wash was observed accessible to children in a restroom. This was corrected at inspection as these items were removed from the reach of children.
Corrected: July 18, 2022
June 3, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two individuals were present at inspection without a background check. This was corrected at inspection as the individuals were sent home. One employee has been working at the operation without a complete background check.
Corrected: June 7, 2022
November 22, 2021 Standard § 744.3651 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operations last gas inspection was 10/2020. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 12 months.
Corrected: December 6, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 744.3817(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed as a follow-up inspection and found deficient. The fire extinguisher used in the vehicle to transport children was not secured.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
October 25, 2021 Standard § 744.3807(c) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
An eight year old child was riding in the front seat of the vehicle when arrived at the operation from being transported from school.
Corrected: October 25, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 20 clock hours Annual Training for Directors
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director lacked 6.5 hours training to complete last years annual training.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.2507 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A small hole was observed in the wall in the hallway. A small hole was observed in a door and a small home was observed in the wall in one of the rooms used by children.
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.3817(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher used in the vehicle to transport children was not secured.
Corrected: October 11, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.2653(c) - Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The top portion of Form 7238, Authorization for Dispensing Medication for three children did not have the following information completed by the parent: Name of Medication;Prescribing Physician; Prescription number; Expiration date; Dosage; When to give; Continue medication Until (date).
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.2601(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered Areas Accessible to Children Under 5
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Plate covers were missing for three electrical outlets and child proof covers were missing from several electrical outlets.
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children records lacked the address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have documentation of lock down drills conducted.
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.2655(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Three children medication logs did not have the name and/or the full name of the individual who administered the medication to the child.
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The CPR training completed by the director and five employees was completed online and did not include hands on skill-based instruction or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin.
Corrected: October 22, 2021
About these records

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