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Big Blue Marble Academy

2301 Colony Crossing Place, Midlothian, VA 231124.7· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
228
open each week
5 days

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About Big Blue Marble Academy

Big Blue Marble Academy is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 228 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
228 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 6:15 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 (school pickup for before & aftercare)
Licensed capacity228 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
228 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109874
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “If the child has had a physical examination prior to attendance, it shall be within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. The record for child #9 (age 4 years) and child #10 (2 years), contained a physical examination dated one year and four months prior to attendance.”
  2. Jul 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center is required to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A child size sofa had a tear in the vinyl exposing the inside material.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for Staff #6, employed for more than 30 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry or sex offender check from a state the staff member lived in.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #10 TB was dated two months prior to date of employment and has been employed for two months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-D

      “The license shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public. The license was not posted in the facility when the inspector arrived at 9:50 am on 07/29/2025.”
  3. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. 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. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Big Blue Marble Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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?

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

Does Big Blue Marble Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 639-8078 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?

(804) 639-8078.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?

2301 Colony Crossing Place, Midlothian, VA 23112. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Midlothian at Waterford, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).