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Big Blue Marble Academy #56

911 W Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 296803.9· 64 reviews
licensed capacity
293
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Big Blue Marble Academy #56

Big Blue Marble Academy #56 is a licensed child care center in Simpsonville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 293 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 6 rules across 3 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
293 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)
SafetyKey fob entry
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Simpsonville Elementary)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, Procare app (sign in/out kiosk; parent communication app))
Licensed capacity293 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy #56 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 #56

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
293 children
License number
#25650
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 18 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Jul 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

  5. Feb 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 29, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • 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 #56

Is Big Blue Marble Academy #56 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 #56 last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy #56 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 #56 care for?

293, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy #56's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy #56 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 228-3663 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy #56's phone number?

(864) 228-3663.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy #56?

911 W Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare Learning Center, 0.2 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).