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Reach High Early Learning Center

1308 E Main St, Whitehouse, TX 75791 · Smith County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Reach High Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Whitehouse, TX, licensed for up to 53 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 12). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #60 of 63 centers in Smith County and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#60 of 63 centers in Smith County
5High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards2
Food & feeding2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 10, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 7, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone §746.4601(8)
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.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2026
HighMar 4, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended while on the playground
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
MediumJul 25, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed three classrooms without an updated lesson plan.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director needs 6.5 hours of training to meet the 30 hours of required training.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants have feeding instructions that need updated.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
HighOct 12, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter where the children use the restroom and were accessible to them.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Two of five records reviewed did not have completed training.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Several electrical outlets did not have covers on them. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
An activity plan for one of the classrooms was not available.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
MediumOct 10, 2021Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials §746.1303(9)
There was evidence found during the investigation that bodily fluids were not handled in a sanitary manner.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity53 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 12, 2017
DirectorMelinda Love
Phone9032025304
State operation #1628911

Common questions

Does Reach High Early Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Reach High Early Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Reach High Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Reach High Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Reach High Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Whitehouse, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Reach High Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 10, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Reach High Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Smith County?

It is #60 of 63 centers in Smith County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Reach High Early Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1628911 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.