REACH Center
REACH Center is a licensed child care center in Paris, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 26). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 13 centers in Paris and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The loose fill is not being maintained at the proper depth under and around the large playground structure.
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director for the past three months.
A television was not anchored in one classroom used by children.
The operation did not have playground maintenance checklist available for the past three months.
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.
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.
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.
The Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detector was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
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).
Two a/c units on the playground did not have a safeguard to prevent children access.
It was observed that operation did not have their current sanitation inspection.
It was observed that operation was lacking their annual fire inspection.
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.
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.
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the proper depth.
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.
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.
A volunteer who did not have a background check has been present at the operation and had direct access to children.
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.
The operations last gas inspection was 10/2020. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 12 months.
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.
An eight year old child was riding in the front seat of the vehicle when arrived at the operation from being transported from school.
About this center
Common questions
Does REACH Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are REACH Center’s hours?
7:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does REACH Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has REACH Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 19, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does REACH Center compare with other daycares in Paris?
It is #11 of 13 centers in Paris by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was REACH Center last inspected?
Jun 4, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1586556 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.