The REC
The REC is a licensed child care center in Whitehouse, TX, licensed for up to 121 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 0 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #15 of 63 centers in Smith County and better than 84% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During a review of the parent handbook, it was observed the operation did not have anything mentioning their inclusive care services.
During a review of the staff records, it was observe three staff members lacking annual training hours.
About this center
Common questions
Does The REC take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.
What are The REC’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The REC accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has The REC had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 2 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does The REC compare with other daycares in Smith County?
It is tied for #15 of 63 centers in Smith County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 84% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The REC last inspected?
Nov 25, 2025. No violations were found 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 1661225 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.