No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Big Red Barn Learning Center
2226 Se 27Th Ave, Amarillo
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jul 16, 2025
- Phone
- 8064779435
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Inspector's note: The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-13. - Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
Inspector's note: The permit holder did not complete the tasks specified by the Health Department, that were due 3/12/26 by 3:30 PM. This included cleaning, sanitizing, and having working sinks. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-13. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The operation was not clean and maintained. There were mouse feces and urine in all rooms of the building, in and on shelves, cubbies, the floor, and around food. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-13.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Inspector's note: A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-03. - Critical Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Inspector's note: A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-03.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
Inspector's note: The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-19.
- Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: Staff did not demonstrate good judgement when they did not replace the lids on the snack totes in the kitchen, and a mouse was found in one of the totes, and the mouse had eaten into the snacks in the tote. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-19. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: There were mice droppings and urine on the shelving, along walls, in the kitchen, storage areas, and the classrooms. Additionally, there were mice droppings found in the toy cubbies that children play with, and in cubbies where children's personal belongings are kept. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-19. - Critical Pest Extermination
Inspector's note: Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-19. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-19.
- Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Inspector's note: the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-26.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-12.
- Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-12.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-07. - Non-critical Documentation of Drills
Inspector's note: The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-09.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.