The Crayon Box Daycare
Sanger, TX 76266 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3.7· 6 reviews
Carousel Academy
- licensed capacity
- 128
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About Carousel Academy
Carousel Academy is a licensed child care center in Sanger, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2002, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 128 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 | 128 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carousel Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Carousel Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 128 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #817631
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
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 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not document fire drills that have been previously conducted. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“It was determined that a staff member was allowed to smoke in the parking lot of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“10 children's files reviewed did not have the updated Special Needs Statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“6 childrens files did not have the addresses listed for the emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers observed physical abuse of a child and reported the abuse to the director who took no action. The caregivers also did not report the abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on evidence obtained during an DFPS investigation, there was Reason to Believe that physical abuse occurred as a caregiver struck a child multiple times in the face. During re-direction, a child hit his head on the ground which could have resulted in serious physical harm or injury to the child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children as a form of discipline. A caregiver put her pointer finger in a child’s face and instructed the child to stop crying. A caregiver put her head face to face with a child as a form of discipline to get the child to listen.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver inappropriately re-directed children in care by grabbing them by the arm or elbow area in an attempt to lead the children to where they needed to go. A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while the child was in a seated position and attempted to re-direct the child, making the child cry.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children did not have a food allergy plan signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
- Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“An employee file was missing a notarized affidavit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Three garbage cans were observed without lids and containing remnants of food.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“One vehicle that transports children did not have a properly working child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
“One transportation bus did not contain a first aid kit. Three transportation buses did contain scissors, tweezers, cotton balls or thermometers.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
Jun 27, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Based on information gathered, it was determined that the operation did not report to Licensing that an employee had tested positive for the Corona Virus in the specified time frame required for such notifications.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carousel Academy
Is Carousel Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2002.
When was Carousel Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carousel Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Carousel Academy care for?
128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carousel Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carousel Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carousel Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 458-0222 to ask.
What is Carousel Academy's phone number?
(940) 458-0222.
Where is Carousel Academy?
401 Acker St, Sanger, TX 76266. The nearest other daycare we list is Sanger ISD Tenderfoot Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.