Marian L Smalls
Charleston, SC 29412 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 4 reviews
Big Blue Marble Academy
- licensed capacity
- 171
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy
Big Blue Marble Academy is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 171 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 19 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 171 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 212-5959 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 171 childrenFrom the state license |
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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 Charleston 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 171 children
- License number
- #25489
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 19 of 22 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 24
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
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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Jul 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2026
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2026
- Apr 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Corrected during the visit
Aug 19, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Show 12 earlier visits
Aug 12, 2024Follow-up visit6 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Nap Time Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Rest Equipment
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Corrected during the visit
Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Reporting of Incidents
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
Reporting of Incidents
Corrected during the visit
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jun 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
May 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
May 13, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
May 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Apr 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
- Nov 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy
Is Big Blue Marble Academy 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 last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 19 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 care for?
171, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 212-5959 to confirm.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 212-5959 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?
(843) 212-5959.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?
726 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412.