Reach High Early Learning Center
1308 E MAIN ST, Whitehouse, TX 75791 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melinda Love
- Phone
- (903) 202-5304
- Regulated since
- Jan 12, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1248790 · number 1628911
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a caregiver without an active background supervising a group of students. This was brought to the directors attention and quickly corrected.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a caregiver without an active background supervising a group of students. This was brought to the directors attention and quickly corrected.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A toy slide has been used onto of concrete while being played by students.
HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A toy slide has been used onto of concrete while being played by students.
HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended while on the playground
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended while on the playground
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed three classrooms without an updated lesson plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed three classrooms without an updated lesson plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a caregiver supervising 2 children without an eligible background status. This was corrected at the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a caregiver supervising 2 children without an eligible background status. This was corrected at the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of five records reviewed did not have completed training.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Staff background & training
The director needs 6.5 hours of training to meet the 30 hours of required training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Other
An activity plan for one of the classrooms was not available.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Other
Two infants have feeding instructions that need updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter where the children use the restroom and were accessible to them.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Other
Several electrical outlets did not have covers on them. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of five records reviewed did not have completed training.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Staff background & training
The director needs 6.5 hours of training to meet the 30 hours of required training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Other
An activity plan for one of the classrooms was not available.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Other
Two infants have feeding instructions that need updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter where the children use the restroom and were accessible to them.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Other
Several electrical outlets did not have covers on them. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was evidence found during the investigation that bodily fluids were not handled in a sanitary manner.
HHSC 746.1303(9) — Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was evidence found during the investigation that bodily fluids were not handled in a sanitary manner.
HHSC 746.1303(9) — Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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