The Big Red Barn Learning Center
2226 SE 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX
4.1· 14 reviews
ABC Learning Center 3
- licensed capacity
- 176
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About ABC Learning Center 3
ABC Learning Center 3 is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2014, for up to 176 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 176 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 176 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ABC Learning Center 3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Potter County has a median price of $147 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for ABC Learning Center 3
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 176 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1538929
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“The second director does not have documentation that she is at this location for the required 30 hours per week.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Mar 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“A child file had an Affidavit Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience in file and it was past the required 2 years from being notarized and no longer valid.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“A staff employed as of 8/1/2022 did not have proof of orientation in file.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“A caregiver hired on 8/1/2022 did not receive the required 8 hours of pre-service before being in a classroom and counted in the child/caregiver ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022
May 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified by staff when children in care received minor injuries while in care at pick up time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
Dec 1, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted for the operation on 6/15/2020. **The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection and this is in compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's file did not have immunizations on file or an up to date affidavit for immunizations in file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children's files were missing the addresses for the individuals listed by parents as emergency contacts on the admission information form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Two employee files were incomplete as both were missing signatures providing proof of orientation being obtained by the employees. Addtionally, one of these two files was missing proof education - high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a photo identification.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The playground checklist was documented for the month of November 2021. **This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the playground and buildings maintenance checklist during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director was unable to provide 12 clock hours for the annual training year of 11/11/2020 - 11/11/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about ABC Learning Center 3
Is ABC Learning Center 3 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2014.
When was ABC Learning Center 3 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC Learning Center 3 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can ABC Learning Center 3 care for?
176, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ABC Learning Center 3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC Learning Center 3's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC Learning Center 3 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 220-0490 to ask.
What is ABC Learning Center 3's phone number?
(806) 220-0490.
Where is ABC Learning Center 3?
2707 S Bivins St, Amarillo, TX 79103. The nearest other daycare we list is The Big Red Barn Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.