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The Crayon Box III

321 E Brown Ave, Salem, SD 57058
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About The Crayon Box III

The Crayon Box III 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 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
20 children

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Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for The Crayon Box III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
20 children
License number
#014512382
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • 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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  1. Aug 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  2. Jun 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  3. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
  5. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the provider have documentation showing two fire evacuation drills, two shelter-in- place drills, and two lockdown drills conducted in the past calendar year? 67:42:17:43”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
  7. Oct 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  8. Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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”
  9. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Crayon Box III

Is The Crayon Box III licensed?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Crayon Box III last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Crayon Box III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 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 III care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Crayon Box III's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (605) 425-2571 to confirm.

How much does The Crayon Box III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 425-2571 to ask.

What is The Crayon Box III's phone number?

(605) 425-2571.

Where is The Crayon Box III?

321 E Brown Ave, Salem, SD 57058. The nearest other daycare we list is The Crayon Box II, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation (license and visits).