Description: Our unique approach allows each child to grow and develop in a natural environment while interacting with the world around them.
Big Red Barn has a comprehensive curriculum that fosters an appreciation for agriculture’s contribution to society. The curriculum focuses on agriculture, animals, and an appreciation for our environment. We provide a positive atmosphere for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. This whole child approach allows each child the opportunity for direct interaction with plants and animals while learning the important aspects of care and conservation of our world.
Big Red Barn has a beautiful garden filled with fruits and vegetables sure to fill the curiosity and stomachs of your children. We believe that children should experience good old outside playtime complete with games, potato sack races, water play, tricycles, and hands on activities to develop confidence in physical capabilities. We embrace the concepts of discovery-based learning through play, sensory exploration, creative expression, and most importantly making friends and developing social skills.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0166021 | 2026-01-14 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on January 15, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The DES group size was observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed during the inspection. The link for the Empower survey was emailed to the facility following the inspection. Items discussed, but not limited to, were: -Storing items in the bathroom, -Classroom rosters, -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards. | |||
| INSP-0134011 | 2025-06-16 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00133365 investigation conducted on 6/16/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 6/16/25. A email message was send to the Complainant on 6/16/25. The Written Document of Corrections is due within 10 days A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:3 Ones/Twos: 1:7 Twos: 1:7 Twos: 1:7 Threes/Fours/Fives: 4:40 One staff member was interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 1 of1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0052279 | 2025-01-22 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the annual compliance inspection conducted on January 22, 2025, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Celeste Angulo 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified through the DPS website during the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the Licensing portal within 10 days of receiving this Statement of Deficiencies. A link to the Empower Survey was emailed to the facility director. The following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Completion of the Criminal History Affidavit form before the date of employment *Restrooms are maintained free from hazards | |||
| INSP-0037514 | 2024-02-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/5/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Insurance: 11/30/24 Fire: 8/3/23 Gas: 4/11/23 Sanitation: 1/17/24 Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0037515 | 2024-02-05 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the change of capacity and service inspection conducted on 2/5/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Brenda Alubowicz A full inspection was also conducted at this time. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed 14 children in the 5 year old classroom and 15 on the roster. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.1. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, the Team Leader found that Staff #1 had 14 of the required 18 hours from April 2020 to April 2021. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.C. | |
| Initial Comments: Upon review of staff files, the Team Leader found that the 10 day training was not signed by the Director. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.2. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed the following: 1. The drinking fountain on the playground was clogged with rocks and not working. No other water was available for children on the playground. 2. There was no drinking water available on the 1 year old playground. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.4.a-i. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed that the activity schedule was not posted in the one year old classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed that the lesson plans were not posted in the ones, one/twos and twos classrooms. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed wash clothes with paint and a paint brush on the diaper surface in the ones/twos classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed the following: 1. The ones, ones/twos, and twos classrooms did not have containers for soiled clothing. 2. The soiled diaper container in the ones classroom did not have a lid. 3. The soiled diaper container in the twos classroom did not have a lid and was used for trash too, not just soiled diapers. 4. The soiled diaper container in the ones/twos classroom was used for trash too, not just for soiled diapers. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 5 | R9-5-503.D. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed that the diaper changing procedures were not posted in the ones classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | article 5 | R9-5-503.F.1. | |
| Initial Comments: The Surveyor observed that the soiled diaper container was accessible to children in the ones/twos classroom. | |||
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The owner Sandy Escalante is the most inhumane and disrespectful person to have an encounter with. Never work here unless you want to be disrespected, under paid and over worked. You will almost never get your scheduled breaks, and paychecks are always different. Several staff including myself found hours of work taken off of our paychecks for no reason. so always triple check! Apart from this being the absolute worst business to work for, her attitude will ruin your days. So disrespectful. After many hard working months and dedication, I decided to resign due to personal issues & she didn’t even have the curtisy to respond to my message. Not one single thank you for the extra time, money and effort spent on this preschool. The kids are the only good part of this program. Even then, she is aggressive and plain rude to them.