Little Ark Learning Center
322 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX
REACH Center
- licensed capacity
- 51
- a week, county median
- $112
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About REACH Center
REACH Center is a licensed child care center in Paris, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2016, for up to 51 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (903) 783-1922 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
REACH Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lamar County has a median price of $112 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$121
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$114
Home daycare$106
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$105
School age
Center$107
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for REACH Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1586556
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
744.2601(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
May 19, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
744.2601(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television was not anchored in one classroom used by children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
744.801(4) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for the director for the past three months.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
744.401(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
744.501(17) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have playground maintenance checklist available for the past three months.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
“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).”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
744.2601(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Two a/c units on the playground did not have a safeguard to prevent children access.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
744.3255(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill is not being maintained at the proper depth under and around the large playground structure.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
“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
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“The Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detector was not available for review by Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“It was observed that operation did not have their current sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
744.3501(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“It was observed that operation was lacking their annual fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
- May 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.2105 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
- Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.3105(a)(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines - Except if Less Than 4 Feet, 12 Inches or Less Above Resilient Material
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
- Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.3255(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2022
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.2601 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A volunteer who did not have a background check has been present at the operation and had direct access to children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
- Feb 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
744.3651 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operations last gas inspection was 10/2020. You must have a gas inspection at least once every 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
Oct 25, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
744.3817(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
744.3807(c) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
“An eight year old child was riding in the front seat of the vehicle when arrived at the operation from being transported from school.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about REACH Center
Is REACH Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2016.
When was REACH Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has REACH Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 REACH Center care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does REACH Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are REACH Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (903) 783-1922 to confirm.
How much does REACH Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 783-1922 to ask.
What is REACH Center's phone number?
(903) 783-1922.
Where is REACH Center?
505 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Ark Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.