Fountain Park KinderCare
103 Fountain Park Dr, Allen, TX
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Big Blue Marble Academy Allen
- licensed capacity
- 356
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy Allen
Big Blue Marble Academy Allen is a licensed child care center in Allen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 2026, for up to 356 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 356 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 356 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy Allen has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy Allen
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 356 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1809260
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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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Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
May 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“A child did not have a complete health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“A child did not have a complete health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child’s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child’s confidence and ability to self-regulate.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy Allen
Is Big Blue Marble Academy Allen licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 2026.
When was Big Blue Marble Academy Allen last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy Allen had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 Allen care for?
356, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Blue Marble Academy Allen accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy Allen's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy Allen cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 383-5093 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy Allen's phone number?
(214) 383-5093.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy Allen?
550 Trinity Dr, Allen, TX 75002. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine and Rainbows Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.