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The Crayon Box Daycare

512 MARSHALL ST, Sanger, TX 76266-5342

Operation number:
1632826
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Denton
Capacity:
12
License effective:
March 24, 2017
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9402085996
Email:
thecrayonbox76266@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 22 available inspections for The Crayon Box Daycare from October 26, 2021 through May 19, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 8 local median in 76266

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.45

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The backyard was observed to have overgrown grass.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The backyard was observed to have untreated ant hills, weeds that can injury children and standing water.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were served Kool Aid at lunchtime.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3101(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
Official code
747.3101(g)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An infant under the age of 17 months was served Doritos cornchips at lunch.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
747.3117(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants do not have written feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have current pediatric first-aid CPR.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1303(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The substitute caregiver CPR/First Aid certificate was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1209(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The substitute caregivers annual trainings were not available at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
747.2315(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Official code
747.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Official code
747.1305(d)