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Big Blue Marble Academy #55

3129 Brushy Creek Road, Greer, SC 296504.0· 70 reviews
licensed capacity
286
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Big Blue Marble Academy #55

Big Blue Marble Academy #55 is a licensed child care center in Greer, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 286 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based 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 26 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 camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
286 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon–Fri 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
CurriculumPassport to Learning
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Woodland Elementary)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, Procare app sign in/out Kiosk)
Licensed capacity286 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy #55 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 #55

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
286 children
License number
#25647
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 26 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 28 visits
  1. Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Apr 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 28, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

  10. Mar 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jan 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  12. Dec 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Dec 13, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Dec 7, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  15. Nov 29, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  16. Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Corrected during the visit

  17. Oct 30, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  18. Oct 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Child Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

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 #55

Is Big Blue Marble Academy #55 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 #55 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy #55 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 26 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 #55 care for?

286, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy #55's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy #55 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 848-1099 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy #55's phone number?

(864) 848-1099.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy #55?

3129 Brushy Creek Road, Greer, SC 29650. The nearest other daycare we list is Minds In Motion Academy 2, 0.9 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).