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Big Blue Marble Academy-04

888 Springdale Drive, Clinton, SC 293254.8· 69 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About

About Big Blue Marble Academy-04

Big Blue Marble Academy-04 is a licensed child care center in Clinton, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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, Toddlers, Twos, Threes, Fours
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, Toddlers, Twos, Threes, Fours
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, Mandarin)
SafetyKeypad entry
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from Eastside Elementary (Before & Aftercare))
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy-04 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Laurens County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Laurens County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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-04

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
136 children
License number
#24813
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 18 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 2

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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  1. Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Child Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 15, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 6, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

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-04

Is Big Blue Marble Academy-04 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-04 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy-04 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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-04 care for?

136, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy-04's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy-04 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 938-1100 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy-04's phone number?

(864) 938-1100.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy-04?

888 Springdale Drive, Clinton, SC 29325. The nearest other daycare we list is Thornwell Child Development Center, 1.4 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).