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Discovery Learning Center

21048 MONTEZUMA RD, Harlingen TX 78550-1813 · License #1725920 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 74 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Sep 12, 2025
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Director
Karen Torres
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Address
21048 MONTEZUMA RD, Harlingen TX 78550-1813 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareAfter School Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 74 children
1
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Sep 12, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 17, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    There is a diaper changing mat in room number Room #3 that has tears and does not allow for proper sanitizing.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Mar 15, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 26, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5205(3) · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

    Facility did not practice sheltering drills for Lock down four times for last year.

    Corrected by May 5, 2023

  • Medium

    746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    Director and an employee do not have an attendance record or time sheet listing all days and hours worked for each day.

    Corrected by May 5, 2023

  • Medium

    746.2507(4) · Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development

    Facility does not have sufficient equipment for children to use while engaged in outdoor play.

    Corrected by May 5, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.5205(2) · Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

    Facility did not practice sheltering drill for severe weather four times in a calendar year for last year.

    Corrected by May 5, 2023

Sep 28, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 2, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Out of all staff files reviewed there was only 1 missing the needed affidavit.

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

Jun 29, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 31, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.901(1) · Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

    All staff files were lacking the date of employment.

    Corrected by Apr 8, 2022

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    All of the staff files reviewed were lacking the needed affidavit.

    Corrected by Apr 8, 2022

  • Low

    746.901(3) · Required Personnel Records - TB Test

    Three of the staff had no verification of a TB test on file.

    Corrected by Apr 8, 2022

  • High

    746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    Out of the children's files reviewed, only 1 had no emergency authorization.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2022

Jan 26, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Restroom in the toddler classroom is not working properly. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION restroom was fixed at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2022

Dec 28, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 1, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2021 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.2605(1)(A) · Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined

    There were no interest centers in the preschool classroom.

    Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2703(1) · Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers

    There were no interest centers for the school age group

    Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2205(a)(1) · Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

    There were no activity plans available for review.

    Corrected by Oct 15, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 17, 2024 inspection noted: “There is a diaper changing mat in room number Room #3 that has tears and does not allow for proper sanitizing.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 26, 2023 inspection noted: “Facility did not practice sheltering drills for Lock down four times for last year.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 2, 2022 inspection noted: “Out of all staff files reviewed there was only 1 missing the needed affidavit.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error