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Big Blue Marble Academy-09
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy-09
Big Blue Marble Academy-09 is a licensed child care center in Greenville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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) |
| Safety | Key fob entry |
| Transportation | Transportation (School Pickup Locations: AJ Whittenburg) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy-09 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).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy-09
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 145 children
- License number
- #24825
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 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 13 visits
- Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
Reporting of Incidents
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- May 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy-09
Is Big Blue Marble Academy-09 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-09 last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy-09 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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-09 care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy-09's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy-09 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 232-8674 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy-09's phone number?
(864) 232-8674.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy-09?
809 N Main Street, Greenville, SC 29609. The nearest other daycare we list is Haynsworth Private School, 0.4 miles away.