Big Red Barn
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 15, 2026, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
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 P
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of Complaint #00133365 Investigation Conducted on 6/16/25 and Are…Complaint
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 T
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed During the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on January 22, 2025, and Are…Compliance (Annual)
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 faci
Feb 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/5/24, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
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 c
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Change of Capacity and Service Inspection Conducted on 2/5/24…Modification
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.