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The Big Red Barn Learning Center

8 critical, 52 serious findings across 88 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 18, 2026.

2226 SE 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79103 · (806) 477-9435

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings8 critical, 52 serious, 0 minor across 68 inspections and 20 investigations (88 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 18, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious52 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 133 places

Texas HHSC operation #1809417 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Mar 17, 2026 to Jul 15, 202620 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 2, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
Mar 13, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4403(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4403(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.201(9).
Mar 13, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4403(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  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.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
  The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4403(a).
Mar 9, 2026 to Mar 9, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
  A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(d).
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
  A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(d).
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
  A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(d).
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
  A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Apr 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Mar 3, 2026 to Mar 3, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 3, 2026 inspection
- Mar 3, 2026 inspection
- Mar 3, 2026 inspection
- Mar 3, 2026 inspection
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
  The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(a).
Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.
  Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified Mar 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.
  Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified Mar 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.
  Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified Mar 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.
  Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified Mar 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
2025
Aug 19, 2025 to Aug 19, 20254 inspections
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- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
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- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
Aug 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified Aug 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
May 20, 2025 to May 29, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 29, 2025 inspection
- May 29, 2025 inspection
- May 29, 2025 inspection
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- May 20, 2025 inspection
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- May 20, 2025 inspection
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified May 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 13, 2025 to Apr 2, 20258 inspections
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- Jan 13, 2025 inspection

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