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Big Blue Marble Academy

2784 Faith Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 297304.1· 75 reviews
licensed capacity
310
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About

About Big Blue Marble Academy

Big Blue Marble Academy is a licensed child care center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 310 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 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 15 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
310 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
SafetyKeypad entry
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Ebinport Elementary)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity310 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 York 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.
York 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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
310 children
License number
#25275
See the state's record

Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 16 of 28 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 18
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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 29 visits
  1. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceLow severity

      Program of Activities

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 26, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
  1. Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 14, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Feb 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Feb 8, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Feb 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024

  15. Jan 18, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Jan 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  17. Jan 4, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  18. Nov 6, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

  19. Oct 17, 2023Follow-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 July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 16 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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?

310, 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 (803) 888-7016 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?

(803) 888-7016.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?

2784 Faith Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29730. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Montessori Academy - Rock Hill, under 0.1 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).