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Magical Creations Childcare 3

2100 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 · Cameron County
Accepts child care subsidies

Magical Creations Childcare 3 is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, TX, licensed for up to 76 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #76 of 106 centers in Brownsville and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #76 of 106 centers in Brownsville
2High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
12 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 23, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJan 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
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
HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 1/27/2023.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
MediumMay 17, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by parent within 48 hours.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
LowMay 17, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Signed §746.705
Based on the information obtained incident report was not signed by director/person in charge.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
Medium HighJul 10, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Observed caregiver on their personal cell phone while supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
Medium HighFeb 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
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
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The most recent health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Outlets in the pre-k and toddler classrooms need childproof covers. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
MediumFeb 16, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
Restroom in toddler classroom does not have paper towels. They were added during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 09/16/2020.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity76 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceMar 19, 2021
DirectorDiana Valdez
Phone9568462447
State operation #1705895

Common questions

Does Magical Creations Childcare 3 take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Magical Creations Childcare 3’s hours?

7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Magical Creations Childcare 3 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Magical Creations Childcare 3 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Magical Creations Childcare 3 for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes Brownsville, is $41.00 a day for infants, $39.80 a day for toddlers and $38.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Magical Creations Childcare 3 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 22, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Magical Creations Childcare 3 compare with other daycares in Brownsville?

It is tied for #76 of 106 centers in Brownsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Magical Creations Childcare 3 last inspected?

Jun 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1705895 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.