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Big Blue Marble Academy

255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin, SC 296624.1· 76 reviews
licensed capacity
251
open each week
5 days
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 Mauldin, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 251 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 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
251 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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
EnrichmentWeekly Language Enrichment (Spanish)
SafetyKey fob entry
TransportationTransportation (school pickup; Greenbrier Elementary pickup location)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity251 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 Greenville 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.
Greenville County medians, full time, per week

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

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
251 children
License number
#25954
See the state's record

Summary

26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 3

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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See all 26 visits
  1. Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

  4. Nov 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 23, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 5, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. May 29, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  11. May 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Apr 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  13. Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Apr 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  15. Mar 11, 2024Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Mar 5, 2024Follow-up visitNo 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

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 June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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?

251, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 627-3654 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?

(864) 627-3654.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?

255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin, SC 29662.

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