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Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill

270 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA 300604.2· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
235
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill

Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill is a licensed child care center in Marietta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 235 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, full-time care and infant care.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through school aged children
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
235 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
From the state licenseHours 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 aged children
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumPassport to Learning
EnrichmentTeam Ball, Gymnastics, Dance, Upfield Soccer
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Birney Elementary)
Licensed capacity235 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cobb County has a median price of $205 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.
Cobb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$205
Home daycare$163

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$153

Preschool

Center$179
Home daycare$154

School age

Center$82
Home daycare$77

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 - Windy Hill

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
235 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-64251
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(2) - Capacity: (2) Playground Occupancy. At least one hundred (100) square feet shall be available for each child occupying the outside play area at any one time. Groups of children may be rotated if necessary so that one hundred (100) square feet per child is provided at all times.

  6. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(4) - Climate Control: (4) Climate Control. A Center shall be maintained at a temperature range of sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit to eighty-five (85) degrees Fahrenheit depending upon the season and ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control unpleasant odors. Facilities which do not have a functioning central heating and air-conditioning system shall make fifty percent (50%) of all required windows operable for ventilation. Any openings used for ventilation shall be screened.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .12(8) - Toys-Children under three-age-appropriate/safe/clean: (8) Toys for Children Under Three. Toys for children under three (3) years of age shall also be age-appropriate. Those toys shall be non-toxic and lead-free; too large to be swallowed by a child and not capable of causing asphyxiation or strangulation; free of sharp pieces, edges or points; free of small parts which may be pried off by a child, free of rust; and easily cleaned with a disinfectant daily.

  8. Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill

Is Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill licensed?

Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 - Windy Hill care for?

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

Does Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 435-5720 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill's phone number?

(770) 435-5720.

Where is Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill?

270 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA 30060. The nearest other daycare we list is Cobb County District ASP- LaBelle Elementary, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).