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Big Blue Marble Academy

1742 State Road, Summerville, SC 294864.7· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
268
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Big Blue Marble Academy

Big Blue Marble Academy is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 268 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAMBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
268 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
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion, 4K only), Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumPassport to Learning
EnrichmentSoccer Shots; Weekly Language Enrichment (Spanish, French, Mandarin)
SafetySecure entry (Procare check-in/out)
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Cane Bay Elementary)
Parent updatesParent app (Parent communication app (name not stated))
Licensed capacity268 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 Berkeley County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Berkeley 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
268 children
License number
#26263
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

  3. Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

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 April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?

268, 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 (854) 333-9525 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy's phone number?

(854) 333-9525.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy?

1742 State Road, Summerville, SC 29486. The nearest other daycare we list is Cane Bay Academy, 0.2 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).