Texas records · POTTER County · AMARILLO

The Big Red Barn Learning Center

Licensed Center in AMARILLO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 16, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2226 SE 27TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 79103 4302
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 16, 2025
Operation number
1809417
Licensed capacity
133 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 AM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,544
Citations recorded15
Record coversJanuary 13, 2025 – July 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High11
Medium2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 659 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 13, 20263 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026.

746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing AreaRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 6, 20262 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High
A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable DiseaseRisk level: Medium High
A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.

Correction verified by the state on April 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual ClothRisk level: Medium High
The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 18, 20264 citations recorded4 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.3427 - Pest ExterminationRisk level: Medium High
Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 9, 20261 citation recorded1 of 616 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 661 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 7, 20252 citations recorded2 of 617 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 672 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,277 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.