The Crayon Box Daycare

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Up to 12 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Transportation to and from school

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1632826

Permit type

Licensed home

Licensed since

March 2017

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

17 inspections on record, most recent May 19, 2026. 4 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• May 19, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The backyard was observed to have overgrown grass.

    Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 25, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 17, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 20, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The backyard was observed to have untreated ant hills, weeds that can injury children and standing water.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3101(g)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP

    Children were served Kool Aid at lunchtime.

    Corrected Mar 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.2321(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Two infants do not have written feeding instructions.

    Corrected Mar 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3117(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

    An infant under the age of 17 months was served Doritos cornchips at lunch.

    Corrected Mar 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1303(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

    One caregiver did not have current pediatric first-aid CPR.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.1303(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training

    The substitute caregivers annual trainings were not available at the time of inspection.

    Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1209(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Jul 21, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 12, 2022Inspection5 standards cited

  • 747.2315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1305(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.2105(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    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.

    Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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