Child care center

Big Blue Marble Academy-02

4341 Augusta Hwy, Gilbert, SC 290544.8· 67 reviews

licensed capacity: 144
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About

About Big Blue Marble Academy-02

Big Blue Marble Academy-02 is a licensed child care center in Gilbert, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 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, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 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: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 144 children

Hours

MondayToday	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
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants through school-age
Programs	After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Approach	Play-based, STEM / STEAM
Curriculum	Passport to Learning
Enrichment	Weekly Language Enrichment (Spanish)
Safety	Keypad entry
Transportation	Transportation (School pickup from Centerville Elementary)
Parent updates	Parent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity	144 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy-02 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).

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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 Academy-02

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 144 children
License number: #24811

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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected

Supervision and ratios 7
Discipline and child guidance 2
Records and paperwork 1
Staff training and qualifications 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 17 visits

Jul 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Jun 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
May 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Reporting of Incidents
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

Show 7 earlier visits

Sep 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2025
Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
- Safety and hazardsMedium severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Bathrooms
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

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 Academy-02

Is Big Blue Marble Academy-02 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-02 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy-02 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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-02 care for?

144, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy-02's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy-02 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 233-6221 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy-02's phone number?

(803) 233-6221.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy-02?

4341 Augusta Hwy, Gilbert, SC 29054. The nearest other daycare we list is MEGA Child Development Center, 1.8 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).