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.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed 14 children in the 5 year old classroom and 15 on the roster. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.1. |
| Findings: 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 | 1970-01-01 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.C. |
| Findings: Upon review of staff files, the Team Leader found that the 10 day training was not signed by the Director. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.A.2. |
| Findings: 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 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.4.a-i. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the activity schedule was not posted in the one year old classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.5.a-k. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the lesson plans were not posted in the ones, one/twos and twos classrooms. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed wash clothes with paint and a paint brush on the diaper surface in the ones/twos classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. |
| Findings: 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 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-503.D. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the diaper changing procedures were not posted in the ones classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-503.F.1. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the soiled diaper container was accessible to children in the ones/twos classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.18.e. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the children were served blueberry muffins and bananas for snack. Bananas were not noted on the menu. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.8. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the drinking fountain was not working on the playground because it was clogged with rocks. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | Article 5 | R9-5-514.C.1.a-e. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed that the written fire and emergency plan was not posted. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed pieces of cement under the slides on the playground. A picture was taken of the cement. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 1970-01-01 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: The Surveyor observed the following: 1. The gravel was measured with a Department approved tool and it measures 1" of the required 6" under the slides. 2. There were 2 slides on the concrete on the one year old playground. A picture was taken of the slides. | |||
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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.