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Big Blue Marble Academy- 08

3 Banking Way, Greenville, SC 296154.5· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
167
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Big Blue Marble Academy- 08

Big Blue Marble Academy- 08 is a licensed child care center in Greenville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 167 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
167 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 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 pick-up from Mitchell Road Elementary)
Licensed capacity167 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy- 08 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greenville County has a median price of $202 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.
Greenville County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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- 08

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
167 children
License number
#24812
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Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 26 visits
  1. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026

  6. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

  9. Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 1, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  11. Apr 8, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 11, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  14. Nov 13, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  15. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 12, 2023Follow-up visitNo 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 Academy- 08

Is Big Blue Marble Academy- 08 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- 08 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy- 08 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 24 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- 08 care for?

167, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy- 08's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy- 08 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 322-7917 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy- 08's phone number?

(864) 322-7917.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy- 08?

3 Banking Way, Greenville, SC 29615. The nearest other daycare we list is Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 0.5 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).