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Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook

11900 Cranebrook Dr, Spring, TX 773824.5· 91 reviews
licensed capacity
323
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024
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About Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook

Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 12, 2024, for up to 323 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through school-age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
323 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumPassport to Learning
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pickup locations (e.g., Bush))
Licensed capacity323 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $185 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.
Montgomery County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
323 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790797
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child's food allergy emergency plan was missing the doctor's signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

  2. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child was missing their prescribed epi pen.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024

  8. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “On the school age playground there was hole at the drop off.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook

Is Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 12, 2024.

When was Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Crane Brook care for?

323, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook'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 Crane Brook cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 292-8783 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook's phone number?

(281) 292-8783.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy Crane Brook?

11900 Cranebrook Dr, Spring, TX 77382. The nearest other daycare we list is Coulson Tough Elementary YMCA, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).