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Child care center 

The REC

301 Terry, Whitehouse, TX 75791
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$110
year first permitted
2018

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About

About The REC

The REC is a licensed child care center in Whitehouse, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 8, 2018, for up to 121 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The REC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $110 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.
Smith County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The REC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
121 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1661225
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.501(25) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “During a review of the parent handbook, it was observed the operation did not have anything mentioning their inclusive care services.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

  6. Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver

      “During a review of the staff records, it was observe three staff members lacking annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

  7. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Daycares near The REC

Home daycare

Miss Kathys

Whitehouse, TX 75791 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about The REC

Is The REC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 8, 2018.

When was The REC 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 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The REC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 The REC care for?

121, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The REC accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The REC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The REC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 202-7181 to ask.

What is The REC's phone number?

(903) 202-7181.

Where is The REC?

301 Terry, Whitehouse, TX 75791. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Kathys, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).