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Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine
- licensed capacity
- 280
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine
Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine is a licensed child care center in Irmo, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 280 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 280 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 280 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richland 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.
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- Ballentine
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 280 children
- License number
- #26340
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine
Is Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine 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- Ballentine last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine had rules cited by the state?
No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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- Ballentine care for?
280, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 973-7870 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine's phone number?
(803) 973-7870.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy- Ballentine?
1194 Dutch Fork Rd, Irmo, SC 29063. The nearest other daycare we list is Love Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.