Licensed center · Mcallen, TX
Val-ado, INC. DBA Playhouse 3 Learning & Development
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 81
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 4 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 81 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
5709 N 10th St, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County · 28 licensed daycares in 78504
Capacity rank 9 of 28 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 8 in 78504 · Open on weekends, one of 4 in 78504
Nearest daycares
- Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center LLC0.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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- New Horizons Learning Academy0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Little Paradise Academy, LLC1.0 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kids Being Kids Academy1.0 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Instituto Lumen, LLC1.0 mi · Licensed center · Toddler, Preschool, School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1637811
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- May 2017
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
9 inspections on record, most recent May 22, 2026. 7 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
May 22, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Documentation date of March 13, 2026 for last test date of carbon monoxide detector. *This was corrected at inspection when the carbon monoxide detector was tested and documented.*
Corrected May 22, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Last serviced tag date of october 2023.
Corrected Jun 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill conducted was dated 2/25/26. *This was corrected during inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented.*
Corrected May 22, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire inspection with a date of 6/19/24.
Corrected Jun 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Operation had not conducted a fire drill for the year 2025. *This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted and exit time was 2minutes 53 seconds.
Corrected Jun 10, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
A caregiver was observed careing for the following ages alone: 12m, 18m, 3yr, 2yr, 3yr, 3yr, 2yr and 3yr.
Corrected Jun 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
5 out of 8 children s records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Admission date, Emergency contact other than a parent 2) Admission date 3) Emergency contact other than a parent, Emergency care authorization 4) Address for emergency contact 5) Admission date, Emergency contact other than a parent, Healthcare provider statement
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 26, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in log was not up to date. There were 11 children present and only 9 were signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The director signed in the children.
Corrected Jul 26, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Director did not have the following required annual training topics for training period, 11/2022-11/2023: SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Early Brain Development
Corrected Jul 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver hired on 3/15/24 completed 12 out 24 hours of Preservice Trainings.
Corrected Jul 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 2, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 12, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topics for training period, 4/13/22-4/13/22: Food Allergy, SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three vents in the operation were observed with dust and debris. The wooden fence in the outdoor play area was observed with loose and broken panels. There was a wooden damage play structure and a play structure with chipped paint.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record did not have the immunizations in file.
Corrected Jul 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
-One child's record did not a health statement and current immunizations.
Corrected Jul 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 18, 2022Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
-Four children's admission information was lacking the address and phone number for the emergency contact person. -Four children's admission information did not have the name of the physical/emergency care facility. -Six children's admission information did not have the date of admission. -One child's record did not a health statement. -Two children's records did not have the current immunizations on file. -One child's record did not have written consent from the parent allowing the therapist to have unsupervised access with the child in care.
Corrected Jul 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two caregivers did not have the required annual training hours.
Corrected Jul 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drills are not being conducted in a monthly basis. The last fire drill conducted was on 4/29/22. Note: A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 18, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly maintenance checklist for the playground was last done on April 2022.
Corrected Jul 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
Corrected Jul 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
19 standards cited across 9 inspections, most recently May 22, 2026. All 19 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High15%
- Medium High1053%
- Medium842%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 2 of 9 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 5 of 19 findings, 14 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 22, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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