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The Crayon Box

Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
8937 W Thurston Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 wks - 13 yrs
Type of Care
Full Time. None reported.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
Not Rated

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Contact Information

📞 (414) 458-6170
8937 W Thurston Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Licensed LICENSED FAMILY
Active License
License Number
2007835
License Issued
Jun 25, 2025
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing

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About the Provider

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THE CRAYON BOX is a LICENSED FAMILY in Milwaukee WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 13 yrs. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
  • Tuesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
  • Wednesday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
  • Thursday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
  • Friday06:00 AM-10:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-05-21 See Violations below Licensing
2026-05-21 Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 Violation
Description: 250.05(2)(b) — Staff File - Background Check Results
2025-12-08 No Violations found *** Licensing
2025-09-24 See Violations below Licensing
2025-09-24 Child 5 & 7 did not have home address available on enrollment form Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.c. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Address & Telephone
2025-09-24 Child 7 did not have parent contact information on enrollment form Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.d. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Parent Contact Info
2025-09-24 Child 3, 7 and 8 did not have an emergency contact listed on enrollment form Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.e. — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Other Emergency Contact
2025-09-24 Child 5,6 & 7 did not have physician information listed on enrollment form Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.f — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Medical Contact
2025-09-24 Child 2-7 did not have first day of attendance date listed on enrollment form Violation
Description: 250.04(6)(a)1.h — Child Record - Enrollment Information - Date Of Attendance
2025-09-24 Smoke detectors or carbon monxicide detectors were not tested for the months of Jun-Sept Violation
Description: 250.06(4)(a)3. — Smoke Detectors - Testing
2025-09-24 Fire drills and tornado drills were not practiced or documented for the months of Jun-Sept Violation
Description: 250.06(3)(b) — Emergency Plans - Practice

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