Reach Center
505 LAMAR AVE, Paris, TX 75460 · Lamar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 PM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Joi Roberts
- Phone
- (903) 783-1922
- Regulated since
- Jan 25, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1200898 · number 1586556
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 744.2601(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
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Other
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 744.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-19.
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Other
Two a/c units on the playground did not have a safeguard to prevent children access.
HHSC 744.2601(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-06. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
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Other
A television was not anchored in one classroom used by children.
HHSC 744.2601(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other
The loose fill is not being maintained at the proper depth under and around the large playground structure.
HHSC 744.3255(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 744.401(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 744.501(17) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 744.605(6) — Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director for the past three months.
HHSC 744.801(4) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have playground maintenance checklist available for the past three months.
HHSC 744.801(7) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Safety & premises
The Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detector was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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).
HHSC 744.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that operation did not have their current sanitation inspection.
HHSC 744.2501(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that operation was lacking their annual fire inspection.
HHSC 744.3501(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 744.2105 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 744.3105(a)(3) — Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines - Except if Less Than 4 Feet, 12 Inches or Less Above Resilient Material
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 744.1309(a)(1) — Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Other
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the proper depth.
HHSC 744.3255(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-09. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 744.2601 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
A volunteer who did not have a background check has been present at the operation and had direct access to children.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations last gas inspection was 10/2020. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 12 months.
HHSC 744.3651 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An eight year old child was riding in the front seat of the vehicle when arrived at the operation from being transported from school.
HHSC 744.3807(c) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 744.3817(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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