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Big Blue Marble - 38

110 Hadleigh Drive, Lexington, SC 290724.6· 113 reviews
licensed capacity
303
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Big Blue Marble - 38

Big Blue Marble - 38 is a licensed child care center in Lexington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 303 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
303 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants through school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumPassport to Learning
EnrichmentWeekly Language Enrichment (Spanish)
SafetyKeypad entry
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Lake Murray Elementary)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity303 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble - 38 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 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.
Lexington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble - 38

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
303 children
License number
#25229
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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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See all 16 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

  2. Aug 28, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

  6. Nov 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Blue Marble - 38

Is Big Blue Marble - 38 licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Big Blue Marble - 38 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble - 38 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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 Big Blue Marble - 38 care for?

303, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble - 38's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Blue Marble - 38 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 888-2408 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble - 38's phone number?

(803) 888-2408.

Where is Big Blue Marble - 38?

110 Hadleigh Drive, Lexington, SC 29072. The nearest other daycare we list is Lake Murray Baptist Church Kindergarten, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).