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The Crayon Box Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About The Crayon Box Child Care Center
The Crayon Box Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Center, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 21, 2020, for up to 151 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Crayon Box Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $129 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$129
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$121
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for The Crayon Box Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1696048
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 6 visits
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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- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Crayon Box Child Care Center
Is The Crayon Box Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 21, 2020.
When was The Crayon Box Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Crayon Box Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Box Child Care Center care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Crayon Box Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Crayon Box Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Crayon Box Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 598-9883 to ask.
What is The Crayon Box Child Care Center's phone number?
(936) 598-9883.
Where is The Crayon Box Child Care Center?
1109 Nacogdoches St, Center, TX 75935.