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Licensed Center · Texas

The Big Red Barn Learning Center

2226 Se 27Th Ave, Amarillo

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

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.

2High risk
11Medium-high risk
2Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
17Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 16, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 13, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 2, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 13, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Mar 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Feb 18, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 12, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 6, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
May 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 7, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Apr 2, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

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.