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Magic Child Development Day Care

McAllen, TX 78501 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131
year first permitted
2006

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About Magic Child Development Day Care

Magic Child Development Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 1, 2006, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Magic Child Development Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Magic Child Development Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#856847
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

      “Health statement for parrot living in the home is missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024

  4. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

      “Operation has two play structure, one of them with with swings and a slide attached and a second one with two slides . Use zones for the slides, to-fro swings and bucket swings do not meet use zones requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3307(e) - Diapering Procedures - Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      “Soiled diapers are disposed off in trash bag hanging from changing table which is accessible to children. Note: Thia was corrected at inspection when provider removed the trash bag.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 7, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One out of four staff/ household member files reviewed is missing notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

      “Operation has a daily schedule but not lesson plans indicating the daily, weekly or monthly planned activities. Young infant age children were not observed participating in activities outside the play-yard, bouncer or floor baby chair.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking

      “Two non-walking infants under the age of 12 months were present. During nap, one of the play-yards was used by a 5mo and second one by a 15mo child. There was not another play-yard/crib available for the other non-walking infant to nap in. Play-yards are not labeled with the children's names and different children used the same play-yard.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

      “Attendance records for today were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “Four staff / household members files were reviewed. One files is missing 7 hours of annual training including 3 hours of management.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Operation was observed disorganized with toys, furniture and other household and children items stacked on top of each other. An infant age child was observed sitting in a floor chair, however, chair was placed on top of table.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One out of four children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A 5mo old child was observed asleep with a blanket in a play-yard.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed watching Letter Factory and CocoMelon.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “A blanket was observed being used to prop a bottle for a 5mo old child. Infant bottles were not labeled with the children's name and last name initial.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “August - September feeding instructions for two children not yet table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022

  9. Oct 14, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

      “Single axis swing set did not have mandated use zone measurements toward the back ot the swings. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Permit holder removed the swings from use.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “Primary caregiver did not have the following trainings available for review. Training year: 9/2020-9/2021 -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Admission information was not available for review for one child present during inspection. Health Statements were not available for review for 2 children present during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Magic Child Development Day Care

Is Magic Child Development Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 1, 2006.

When was Magic Child Development Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Magic Child Development Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Magic Child Development Day Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Magic Child Development Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Magic Child Development Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Magic Child Development Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 821-1822 to ask.

What is Magic Child Development Day Care's phone number?

(956) 821-1822.

Where is Magic Child Development Day Care?

McAllen, TX 78501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).