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Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin

900 Commons Drive, Elgin, SC 29045
licensed capacity
268
a week, county median
$111
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About Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin

Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin is a licensed child care center in Elgin, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 268 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
268 children

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Licensed capacity268 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kershaw County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Kershaw County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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 Elgin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
268 children
License number
#26223
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 15, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

  5. Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin

Is Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin 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 Elgin last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Elgin care for?

268, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 973-7880 to confirm.

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 973-7880 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin's phone number?

(803) 973-7880.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy Elgin?

900 Commons Drive, Elgin, SC 29045.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).