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Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney
- licensed capacity
- 311
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney
Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2025, for up to 311 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 311 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 311 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 311 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1809256
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 27 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“It was determined during an investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. The operation did not provide documentation that they have taken action to correct the deficiency.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2507(4) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development
“It was determined during the investigation that the victim was playing on equipment that is not age appropriate for a twenty-three-month-old. The playground equipment was designed for older children and presented an injury risk to the victim.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
“It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver used her cell phone to complete an incident report while still on the playground with the children present. The caregiver was alone with eight children and completion of the incident report took her attention away from the children she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“It was determined during the investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver did not intervene to provide the victim with first aid treatment. The victim's eye was injured. Ice or other medical aid was not provided to the victim. The caregiver took the child back to the classroom after the injury on the playground and did not notify her immediate supervisor or another caregiver that the victim needed first aid for their injured eye, nor did the caregiver attempt to provided first aid themselves for the victim. The victim remained in the classroom injured until the parent picked up without first aid being provided.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Jan 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Dec 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on interviews with staff and a parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“During the inspection, the door of the gate to exit the Pre-K playground would not open. This could pose a hazard for children to successfully evaluate away from the building.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“A trash can with half eaten food is accessible to children. This can pose a risk of children ingesting an ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction and can cause the spread of germs. The director corrected the deficiency by placing a trash can lid on the trash can to prevent child access and moved the trash can against the classroom wall.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
Apr 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Annual training is available for 5 caregivers. Transportation training is not available for 2 drivers. Annual training is not available for the director.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a parent signature listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“A child does not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney
Is Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2025.
When was Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 10 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 McKinney care for?
311, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 714-0449 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney's phone number?
(469) 714-0449.
Where is Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney?
6363 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderland Montessori of McKinney, 0.1 miles away.