The Big Red Barn Learning Center
2226 SE 27TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79103 · Potter County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 AM
- Director / administrator
- Destini Proby
- Phone
- (806) 477-9435
- Regulated since
- Jul 16, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1496058 · number 1809417
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (10), Illness & medication (4), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation did not have working sinks in the diaper changing areas in multiple rooms.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Illness & medication
A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A child was diagnosed with a communicable disease and licensing was not notified.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Illness & medication
A child in care was diagnosed with a communicable disease and parents were not notified.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infants were not getting hands washed after diapering.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Other
It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Other
It was found during the investigation that staff are using their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff set sticky traps and bate traps with baking soda and cornmeal throughout the daycare and are not certified in pest control.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
the vehicle that was purchased does not have the safety alarm installed in it.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The class had exceeded the goups size. There was 12 children and the maximum group size is 10.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was a 17 month old infant in the class with a 5 year old, which exceeds the 18 month gap.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Other
The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant class was out of ratio by one and the preschool class was over by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Other
The drill form was damaged and not avaliable for review.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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