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Big Blue Marble Academy #54

678 Fairview Road, Simpsonville, SC 296804.1· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
273
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Big Blue Marble Academy #54

Big Blue Marble Academy #54 is a licensed child care center in Simpsonville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 273 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 30 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 campSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
273 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
TransportationTransportation (school pickup locations: Bryson Elementary)
Licensed capacity273 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy #54 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 #54

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
273 children
License number
#25653
See the state's record

Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 30 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 3

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 34 visits
  1. Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
  1. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Mar 27, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  12. Mar 14, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  13. Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Feb 14, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  15. Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

  16. Feb 1, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  17. Jan 18, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  18. Jan 3, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  19. Dec 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  20. Dec 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  21. Oct 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  22. Oct 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  23. Oct 11, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  24. Oct 11, 2023Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 #54

Is Big Blue Marble Academy #54 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 #54 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy #54 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 30 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 #54 care for?

273, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy #54's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy #54 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 967-2888 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy #54's phone number?

(864) 967-2888.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy #54?

678 Fairview Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Bridges Early Learning Center, 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).