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Katy, TX 77494 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch
- licensed capacity
- 321
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch
Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 11, 2025, for up to 321 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 321 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 321 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 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.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 321 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1795651
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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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Feb 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver observed caring for children did not have a background for the operation, the background had been inactive. Corrected: Caregiver left for the day.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“One school age child did not have information for the school they attended, and the other school age child did not have a number for their school.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Seven children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have the required information in the emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a Gas inspection conducted.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a fire inspection conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch
Is Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 2025.
When was Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 Cinco Ranch care for?
321, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 392-1370 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch's phone number?
(281) 392-1370.
Where is Big Blue Marble Cinco Ranch?
25950 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. The nearest other daycare we list is Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary YMCA ASP, 0.1 miles away.