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Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3

1646 Throckmorton St, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 4). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 37 centers in Harlingen and better than 72% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 72%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#16 of 37 centers in Harlingen
2High risk
2Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
4 citations from 14 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The door leading to the playground from the pre-k classroom is missing a doorknob. There is broken board on a pretend play structure in the playground.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
HighDec 10, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the investigation it was found that an employee at the operation grabbed a child and took him to the office when he did not want to go and was struggling against this.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
Medium HighSep 30, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
A child was not supervised properly and child was able to exit the operation through a gate. Child was able to get to the front of the daycare building unattended.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
HighSep 30, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgement when they lied to law enforcement.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:15 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 7, 2018
DirectorSandra Vega
Phone9567709531
State operation #1646079

Common questions

Does Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 take infants?

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

What are Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3’s hours?

5:15 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 10, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 compare with other daycares in Harlingen?

It is #16 of 37 centers in Harlingen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 72% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Magic Kingdom Learning Center #3 last inspected?

Jun 26, 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 1646079 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.