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Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank

5412 Platt Springs Rd, Lexington, SC 290734.2· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
323
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About

About Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank

Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank is a licensed child care center in Lexington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 323 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
323 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants through school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumPassport to Learning
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Red Bank Elementary)
Licensed capacity323 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 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.
Lexington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Lexington-Redbank

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
323 children
License number
#26367
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 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 Lexington-Redbank

Is Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank 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 Lexington-Redbank last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank had rules cited by the state?

No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Lexington-Redbank care for?

323, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 962-7410 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank's phone number?

(803) 962-7410.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy Lexington-Redbank?

5412 Platt Springs Rd, Lexington, SC 29073. The nearest other daycare we list is Rachel Lisa Kimberlin, 1.9 miles away.

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