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Big Blue Marble

10335 Feldfarm Road, Charlotte, NC 282104.7· 58 reviews
licensed capacity
163
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Big Blue Marble

Big Blue Marble is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 163 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
163 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity163 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
163 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004006
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) employee.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

  4. Mar 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  8. Feb 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Aug 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Big Blue Marble

Is Big Blue Marble licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Big Blue Marble last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina 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 care for?

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

Does Big Blue Marble accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Big Blue Marble's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Blue Marble cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 542-3883 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble's phone number?

(704) 542-3883.

Where is Big Blue Marble?

10335 Feldfarm Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. The nearest other daycare we list is Pineville Nazarene Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).