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Clayton, NC 27520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton
- licensed capacity
- 270
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton
Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 270 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
- 270 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 270 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Temporary License
- Capacity
- 270 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51001001
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
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.
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- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton
Is Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Clayton care for?
270, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 550-8864 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton's phone number?
(919) 550-8864.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton?
307 Tew Court, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest School, 0.8 miles away.