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1901 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Sanger, TX
The Crayon Box Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About The Crayon Box Daycare
The Crayon Box Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Sanger, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 24, 2017, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Crayon Box Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Denton County has a median price of $167 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 The Crayon Box Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1632826
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 22 visits
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The backyard was observed to have overgrown grass.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“An infant under the age of 17 months was served Doritos cornchips at lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants do not have written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
747.3101(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
“Children were served Kool Aid at lunchtime.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have current pediatric first-aid CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The backyard was observed to have untreated ant hills, weeds that can injury children and standing water.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
- Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“The substitute caregiver CPR/First Aid certificate was not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“The substitute caregivers annual trainings were not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in cribs containing multiple blankets. One infant under the age of 12 months was observed with a baby's bottle containing milk while sleeping in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The permit holder did not have required training for Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Three young children were observed to be asleep in cribs while children( two of which were under the age of 24 months) were watching cartoons.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The permit holder is not implementing the daycare home's policy requiring children to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to go outside for outdoor activities. Eight children did not have any shoes at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“One household member who is counted in ratio did not have required training for Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Crayon Box Daycare
Is The Crayon Box Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 24, 2017.
When was The Crayon Box Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Crayon Box Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Box Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Crayon Box Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Crayon Box Daycare'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 Box Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 208-5996 to ask.
What is The Crayon Box Daycare's phone number?
(940) 208-5996.
Where is The Crayon Box Daycare?
Sanger, TX 76266. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.