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Cary, NC 27519 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Big Blue Marble Academy
- licensed capacity
- 240
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy
Big Blue Marble Academy is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 240 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 240 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003939
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Transportation 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
- Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
Corrected during the visit
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
The exit discharge shall provide a direct and unobstructed access to a public way.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy
Is Big Blue Marble Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Big Blue Marble Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 20 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 care for?
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Blue Marble Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy's hours?
Monday to Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 461-2202 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?
(919) 461-2202.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?
7580 Carpenter Fire Station Rd, Cary, NC 27519. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Village Academy, 0.3 miles away.