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Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan

1271 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 323125.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
244
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first licensed
2026

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About Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan

Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan is a licensed child care center in Tallahassee, Florida. The state has licensed it since July 31, 2026, for up to 244 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age 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.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAM

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, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
244 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, 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
TransportationTransportation (Before & Aftercare school pickup locations)
Licensed capacity244 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Leon County has a median price of $180 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.
Leon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$150
Home daycare$135

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$100

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 Metropolitan

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
244 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2026
License number
#C02LE0147
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan

Is Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 31, 2026.

Does Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan care for?

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

What are Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan's hours?

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

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (850) 386-4769 to ask.

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

(850) 386-4769.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy Metropolitan?

1271 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32312. The nearest other daycare we list is Mason's School of Music, Dance and Arts After School, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).