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Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development

5709 N 10TH ST, Mcallen TX 78504-2604 · License #1637811 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 81 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 22, 2026
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Director
Patria Lunar
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Address
5709 N 10TH ST, Mcallen TX 78504-2604 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Sat07:00 AM-07:00 PM
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareWeekend CareField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 81 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
9
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.9
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 22, 2026 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5537(a)(2) · 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 by May 22, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    Last serviced tag date of october 2023.

    Corrected by Jun 26, 2026

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Most recent fire inspection with a date of 6/19/24.

    Corrected by Jun 26, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · 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 by May 22, 2026

Jun 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 10, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · 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 by Jun 10, 2025

  • Medium

    746.1701 · 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 by Jun 10, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · 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 by Jun 20, 2025

Jul 26, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.603(a)(8) · 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 by Jul 26, 2024

Jul 2, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(2)(A) · 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 by Jul 8, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · 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 by Jul 8, 2024

Jul 19, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 12, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · 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 by Jul 19, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · 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 by Jul 19, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child's record did not have the immunizations in file.

    Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

Jul 27, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    -One child's record did not a health statement and current immunizations.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

Jul 18, 2022 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · 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 by Jul 18, 2022

  • Medium

    746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    The monthly maintenance checklist for the playground was last done on April 2022.

    Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Two caregivers did not have the required annual training hours.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · 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 by Jul 20, 2022

Jul 28, 2021 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    A caregiver did not have a current CPR training. Another caregiver conducted a CPR training online.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Operation did not have a current fire inspection. Last fire inspection on file was on 6/23/20.

    Corrected by Aug 6, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1309(d) · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    Two caregivers did not have the following training: SIDS

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 22, 2026 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 10, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 26, 2024 inspection noted: “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.” — what has changed since then?

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