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The Crayon Box II
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About The Crayon Box II
The Crayon Box II is a licensed child care center in Salem, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (605) 425-2573 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Crayon Box II has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Crayon Box II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- Capacity
- 20 children
- License number
- #014511967
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7.
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 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
Jun 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
61:15:05:10
“Are portable fire extinguishers charged, operable, and inspected annually by a qualified service technician? 61:15:05:10 NOTE: Minimum 2A rated on each level. No more than 75 feet travel distance to an extinguisher. One near food preparation.”
Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:42
“Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:17
“Have providers and assistants completed orientation training within 90 days after the date of employment and before caring for children unsupervised? 67:42:17:17”
Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
67:42:17:32
“Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
67:42:17:29
“If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
67:42:17:27
“Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27 Page 2 of 5 12/30/2024”
67:42:17:27
“Is medication administered to each child documented, which includes the child's name, dose, time, date given, and name of the individual administering the medication? 67:42:17:27”
Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
67:42:17:21
“Is the staff to child ratio maintained at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play? 67:42:17:21 Note: Ratio is 1 staff to every 5 children age birth up to 3 years; 1 staff to every 10 children ages 3 and 4 years; and 1 staff to every 15 children 5 years and over.”
67:42:17:15
“Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
67:42:17:42
“Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
61:15:01:01
“Is there a carbon monoxide detector installed according to the manufacturer's directions if there is a furnace or appliances utilizing fossil fuels such as propane, natural, gas, etc.? 61:15:01:01”
Nov 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
61:15:06:08
“Licensed Day Care Programs Caring for 20 or Less Children - Is an interconnected smoke detection system operational and installed to meet coverage requirements? 61:15:06:08 NOTE: Detectors are to be located in all stairwells, corridors, sleeping rooms, and activity rooms.”
67:42:11:02
“Is there a fenced outdoor play area for day care centers and group family day care homes? Does the fenced area appear to allow for 50 square feet per child during each scheduled recess time? 67:42:11:02”
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FAQ
Questions about The Crayon Box II
Is The Crayon Box II licensed?
Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Crayon Box II last inspected?
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Crayon Box II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7. 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 II care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Crayon Box II's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 425-2573 to confirm.
How much does The Crayon Box II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 425-2573 to ask.
What is The Crayon Box II's phone number?
(605) 425-2573.
Where is The Crayon Box II?
311 E Brown Ave, Salem, SD 57058. The nearest other daycare we list is The Crayon Box III, under 0.1 miles away.