Imagination Station Academy 1
3839 Jaime J Zapata Ave, Brownsville, TX
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Magical Creations Childcare 3
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About Magical Creations Childcare 3
Magical Creations Childcare 3 is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 19, 2021, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Magical Creations Childcare 3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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.
Infant
Center$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Magical Creations Childcare 3
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1705895
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 17 visits
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“Observed little tykes playhouse broken and accessible to the children and was not documented on the daily inspection. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as little tykes will was removed at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 1/27/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
“Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by director/person in charge.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by parent within 48 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Observed caregiver on their personal cell phone while supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
Feb 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“There was a light coming in from the window in the boys restroom and the classroom door. However, both of these illuminated the same side of the classroom leaving the other side of the classroom dark. The light in the girls restroom was turned on during the inspection. This illuminated the other side of the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a gap in the playground fence which measures 7 inches from the bottom of the fence to the ground. This goes on for about 2 ft where the gap incrementally decreases.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/16/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“Restroom in toddler classroom does not have paper towels. They were added during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The most recent health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Outlets in the pre-k and toddler classrooms need childproof covers. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Magical Creations Childcare 3
Is Magical Creations Childcare 3 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 19, 2021.
When was Magical Creations Childcare 3 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Magical Creations Childcare 3 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Magical Creations Childcare 3 care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Magical Creations Childcare 3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Magical Creations Childcare 3's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Magical Creations Childcare 3 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 846-2447 to ask.
What is Magical Creations Childcare 3's phone number?
(956) 846-2447.
Where is Magical Creations Childcare 3?
2100 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagination Station Academy 1, 0.3 miles away.