Magical Creations Childcare 3
2100 OLD PORT ISABEL ROAD, Brownsville, TX 78521 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Diana Valdez
- Phone
- (956) 846-2447
- Regulated since
- Mar 19, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1352638 · number 1705895
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Other (4) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 1/27/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 1/27/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Other
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by director/person in charge.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by parent within 48 hours.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Illness & medication
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May 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by director/person in charge.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by parent within 48 hours.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed caregiver on their personal cell phone while supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed caregiver on their personal cell phone while supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-07.
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Other
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The most recent health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
Outlets in the pre-k and toddler classrooms need childproof covers. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Restroom in toddler classroom does not have paper towels. They were added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/16/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The most recent health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
Outlets in the pre-k and toddler classrooms need childproof covers. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Restroom in toddler classroom does not have paper towels. They were added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/16/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.