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The Crayon Box Child Care Center
Coon Rapids, MN
· Anoka County
9554 FOLEY BLVD NW,
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Quick Facts
Capacity
62 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (763) 784-4386
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1007350
License Holder
The Crayon Box Childcare Center, Inc
Licensed Since
2001
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Anoka County Community Action Programs
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About the Provider
Welcome to The Crayon Box Child Care Center! We are thrilled that you have chosen to visit our website and we would be happy to be given the opportunity to meet your family's childcare needs. Caring for your child is a responsibility that is taken very seriously. We are a dedicated to doing what is right for children it is our primary focus. The first five years of a child's life are the most formative.
Additional Information:
CONDITIONAL LICENSE FROM 7/10/13 THROUGH 7/10/14.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:00AM - 6:30PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2025-10-07 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.54, subdivision 2, paragraph (f) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 3 - Staff Training Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study for an individual when required, however the program submitted a study before DCYF discovered the error. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan did not include policies and procedures for supervising children when required by DCYF. Staff Training: Child development and learning training did not contain all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site |
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| 2023-12-12 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2022-12-14 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0032, subpart 2; and part 9503.0120, item B - Staff Qualifications
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 7 - Staff Training Violation Description: Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Staff Qualifications: Documentation was not available to show that a teacher met qualifications. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-08-23 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e). - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0090, subpart 2, item D. - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0040, subpart 3, item B, (2). - Program Practices Violation Description: Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Infant and Toddler Care: Daily written reports were not provided to parents. Program Practices: There was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2021-08-13 | Licensing Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-10-22 | Health and Safety Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 2020-01-02 | Correction Order | |
| 2019-01-04 | Correction Order | |
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