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Big Blue Marble Academy-01
- licensed capacity
- 109
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy-01
Big Blue Marble Academy-01 is a licensed child care center in Gilbert, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants through school-age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants through school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Passport to Learning |
| Enrichment | Weekly Language Enrichment (Spanish) |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pickup at Gilbert Elementary School) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy-01 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy-01
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 109 children
- License number
- #24810
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy-01
Is Big Blue Marble Academy-01 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 Academy-01 last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy-01 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Academy-01 care for?
109, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy-01's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy-01 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 233-6211 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy-01's phone number?
(803) 233-6211.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy-01?
406 Main Street, Gilbert, SC 29054. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn 2 Grow, 0.3 miles away.