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REACH Center

505 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460 · Lamar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#11 of 13 centers in Paris
5High risk
13Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 16 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Staff ratios4
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Other standards2
Transportation2
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors §744.801(9)
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.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
Medium HighJun 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §744.2601(9)
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.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §744.501(17)
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.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
HighMay 19, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighMay 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §744.3255(d)
The loose fill is not being maintained at the proper depth under and around the large playground structure.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §744.801(4)
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director for the past three months.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
Medium HighMay 19, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §744.2601(9)
A television was not anchored in one classroom used by children.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §744.801(7)
The operation did not have playground maintenance checklist available for the past three months.
Correction verified May 21, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe §744.401(3)
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.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors §744.1301(a)(5)(A)
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 during the visit
Medium HighMay 19, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact §744.605(6)
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.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors §744.801(9)
The Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detector was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
MediumMay 19, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §744.901
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).
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 19, 2026InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §744.2601(3)
Two a/c units on the playground did not have a safeguard to prevent children access.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2026
Medium HighMay 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §744.2501(a)
It was observed that operation did not have their current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighMay 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §744.3501(b)
It was observed that operation was lacking their annual fire inspection.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighApr 3, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §744.2105
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.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines - Except if Less Than 4 Feet, 12 Inches or Less Above Resilient Material §744.3105(a)(3)
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.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §744.3255(d)
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the proper depth.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver §744.1309(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
Medium HighJul 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §744.2601
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.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
HighJul 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A volunteer who did not have a background check has been present at the operation and had direct access to children.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
HighJun 3, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2022
Medium HighNov 22, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §744.3651
The operations last gas inspection was 10/2020. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 12 months.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2021
HighOct 25, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §744.3817(a)(5)
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.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat §744.3807(c)
An eight year old child was riding in the front seat of the vehicle when arrived at the operation from being transported from school.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 PM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 25, 2016
DirectorJoi Roberts
Phone9037831922
State operation #1586556

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.