Magic Land Child Care and Learning Center
1517 W BUCKINGHAM RD, GARLAND, TX 75042 4204Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Nov 15, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Critical1 Important
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required746.1309(a)
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required746.1309(d)
Nov 8, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device746.2426(a)(1)
- Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space746.2909(3)
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Personal Use of Electronic Devices, Such as Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Tablets, and Video Games746.1203(3)(D)
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