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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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5709 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78504 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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