Reach High Early Learning Center
1308 E Main St, Whitehouse, TX
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Miss Kathys
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $114
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Miss Kathys
Miss Kathys is a licensed group home daycare in Whitehouse, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 1999, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Miss Kathys has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Smith County has a median price of $114 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Miss Kathys
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #539199
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
747.2104(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The opeartion is not taking the children outside as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“The operation does not have a written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“While reviewing the Director's personnel file I observed the Director to have 25 hours out of the required 30 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
747.2104(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The operation is not taking the children outside as required.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“While reviewing the Assistant Caregiver personnel folder I observed the caregiver to be missing two required topics.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“During the review of the operational policies I observed the policies to be missing a copy of the Parent Rights and promotion of outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“During a review of the operational policies, it was observed information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“During a review of files, it was observed a care giver's first aid cpr expired the past month.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“During a review of the operational policies, it was observed missing information regarding safe sleep for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
- Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“A follow up was conducted on this day. Caregiver had 8 children in care. Ages 6 mo, 13 mo, 15 mo, 15 mo, 21 mo, 22 mo, 2 yrs. Second caregiver comes in at 1 pm 2 days a week, 1 day at 11:30 am and 9 am 2 days a week. Discussed ratio options with caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
Show 1 earlier visit
Oct 18, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“Caregiver had 10 children in care. Ages 6 mo, 13 mo, 15 mo, 15 mo, 21 mo, 22 mo, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 3 yrs, 3 yrs. Second caregiver comes in at 1 pm 2 days a week, 1 day at 11:30 am and 9 am 2 days a week. Discussed ratio options with caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“During staff records review one caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Miss Kathys
Is Miss Kathys licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 1999.
When was Miss Kathys last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miss Kathys had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Miss Kathys care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Miss Kathys accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Miss Kathys' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miss Kathys cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 570-7738 to ask.
What is Miss Kathys' phone number?
(903) 570-7738.
Where is Miss Kathys?
Whitehouse, TX 75791. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.