ABC Learning Center 3
2707 S Bivins St, Amarillo, TX
The Big Red Barn Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About The Big Red Barn Learning Center
The Big Red Barn Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 16, 2025, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Extended care: Earlier check-in or later check-out for an additional fee |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | $100 off enrollment in the infant program |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Big Red Barn Learning Center 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 The Big Red Barn Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 133 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1809417
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 22 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
746.201(9) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
Show 12 earlier visits
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
“The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Big Red Barn Learning Center
Is The Big Red Barn Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 16, 2025.
When was The Big Red Barn Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Big Red Barn Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 The Big Red Barn Learning Center care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Big Red Barn Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Big Red Barn Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Big Red Barn Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 477-9435 to ask.
What is The Big Red Barn Learning Center's phone number?
(806) 477-9435.
Where is The Big Red Barn Learning Center?
2226 SE 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79103. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Learning Center 3, 0.3 miles away.