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

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: McAllen / Hidalgo / 78504
Street address: 5709 N 10th St
Phone: (956) 687-7272
Capacity: 81
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 12, 2017
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 22, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated July 2, 2024 to May 22, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 7 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for Val-Ado, Inc. dba Playhouse 3 Learning & Development in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 7 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-22.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	7
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-05-22 · 746.5205(1) · 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 at inspection

2026-05-22 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High

Fire Extinguishers Serviced

Last serviced tag date of october 2023.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26

2026-05-22 · 746.5537(a)(2) · 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 at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2026-05-22 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
Most recent fire inspection with a date of 6/19/24.
2026-05-22 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.*
2026-05-22 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
Last serviced tag date of october 2023.
2026-05-22 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Last fire drill conducted was dated 2/25/26. *This was corrected during inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented.*
2025-06-10 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-10. Correction verified: 2025-06-18.
A caregiver was observed careing for the following ages alone: 12m, 18m, 3yr, 2yr, 3yr, 3yr, 2yr and 3yr.
2025-06-10 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-06-10 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-20. Correction verified: 2025-06-20.
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
2024-07-26 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-07-02 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-08. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
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
2024-07-02 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-08. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
A caregiver hired on 3/15/24 completed 12 out 24 hours of Preservice Trainings.
2023-07-12 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
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.
2023-07-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
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.
2023-07-12 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
One child's record did not have the immunizations in file.
2022-07-27 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-08-08.
-One child's record did not a health statement and current immunizations.
2022-07-18 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-07-18 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
Two caregivers did not have the required annual training hours.
2022-07-18 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-20. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
A climbing play structure did not have loose fill surfacing material.
2022-07-18 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-20. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
-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.
2022-07-18 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-19. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
The monthly maintenance checklist for the playground was last done on April 2022.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1259240

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.