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Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development
- licensed capacity
- 81
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development
Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 12, 2017, for up to 81 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 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
- 81 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 | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1637811
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Last serviced tag date of october 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
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”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
Jul 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Visit2 rules cited
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”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's record did not have the immunizations in file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023
Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“-One child's record did not a health statement and current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
Jul 18, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The monthly maintenance checklist for the playground was last done on April 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers did not have the required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development
Is Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 12, 2017.
When was Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development'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 Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 687-7272 to ask.
What is Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development's phone number?
(956) 687-7272.
Where is Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development?
5709 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Shoes Child Care & Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.