The Crayon Box Daycare
Sanger, TX 76266 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3.7· 6 reviews
Guiding Hands Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Guiding Hands Christian Academy
Guiding Hands Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Sanger, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 12, 2015, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Curriculum | Conscious Discipline & Frog Street Curriculums |
| Staff | CPR and First Aid certified, Fingerprint background checked |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (Four-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guiding Hands Christian 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 Guiding Hands Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1556389
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 19 visits
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The operation did not have the required amount of loose-fill (6 inches) around the rocking/bouncing or sliding equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
“The operation had two pieces of non-stationary equipment with overlapping use zones. This was correct at the inspection when the equipment was moved to meet the required 12 ft of use zone space between them.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Three children with diagnosed allergies did not have a special needs statement aligning with the diagnosis.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation's director did not use good judgment by having a caregiver present at the operation caring for children with a communicable disease.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
Nov 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have all the required information on training certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have transportation training at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children with diagnosed food allergy checked on their admission form did not have a food allergy on file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver did not have current pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have updated immunizations in their file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Guiding Hands Christian Academy
Is Guiding Hands Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 12, 2015.
When was Guiding Hands Christian Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guiding Hands Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Guiding Hands Christian Academy care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Guiding Hands Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Guiding Hands Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guiding Hands Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 777-8909 to ask.
What is Guiding Hands Christian Academy's phone number?
(940) 777-8909.
Where is Guiding Hands Christian Academy?
416 Bolivar St, Sanger, TX 76266. The nearest other daycare we list is Sanger ISD Tenderfoot Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.