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Sugar Land, TX 77478 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Crayon Academy
- licensed capacity
- 156
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2002
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About
About The Crayon Academy
The Crayon Academy is a licensed child care center in Missouri City, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 7, 2002, for up to 156 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 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
- 156 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 | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Crayon Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for The Crayon Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 156 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2002
- License number
- #815391
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Transportation 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Seat belt buckle was observed to be broken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“Evacuation and Relocation diagram was observed to not be posted in two classrooms. Corrected at Inspection: Evacuation and relocations diagrams were observed to be posted in both classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“1 car seats used for transporting children were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children records evaluated did not an address for the emergency contact. Corrected at Inspection: the operation was able to call the parents for the emergency address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“5 out of 5 caregiver's files checked did not have the required pre-employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“2 infants weren't buckled into high chairs and one was not buckled into a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“4 out of 5 caregiver files reviewed had online CPR that did not meet minimum standards and include a hands-on portion with the mannequin.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“2 out of 3 vehicles used for transporting children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“2 booster seats used for transporting children were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the walkthrough I observed 10 children in care unsupervised. The caregiver was in the front office when I arrived. The second caregiver was in the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection I observed, two caregivers alone in direct care of a children without an active background check on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“Information gathered in the investigation substantiated that a child was placed in a dark closet by a caregiver after separating the child from another child to speak to them and calm them down.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not exhibit good judgment when separating two children who were fighting over toys and putting one of them into a dark closet to speak to them and calm them down. The caregiver also did not exhibit good judgment when sitting the toddler aged child on a stack of cots in the closet as the child could have gotten injured by falling off or trying to get down. The caregiver did not think to call for assistance.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The Toddler room was too dark to count the children during naptime. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected with additional lighting turned on from a closet space.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jan 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Crayon Academy
Is The Crayon Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 7, 2002.
When was The Crayon Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Crayon Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 The Crayon Academy care for?
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Crayon Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Crayon 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 The Crayon Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 261-4000 to ask.
What is The Crayon Academy's phone number?
(281) 261-4000.
Where is The Crayon Academy?
2861 Dulles Ave, Missouri City, TX 77459. The nearest other daycare we list is The W.I.D.E School, 0.1 miles away.