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Big Blue Marble Academy

4655 South Church St Ext, Roebuck, SC 293763.9· 94 reviews
licensed capacity
252
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 Roebuck, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 252 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 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
252 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: Roebuck Elementary)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity252 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 Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg 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
252 children
License number
#25506
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 24 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Sep 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 13, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 28, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 13, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Mar 20, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Dec 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  14. Nov 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

  15. Oct 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Oct 6, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

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 September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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?

252, 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) 310-6992 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?

(864) 310-6992.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?

4655 South Church St Ext, Roebuck, SC 29376. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Minds Learning Center, 1.2 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).