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Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing

100 Killians Crossing, Columbia, SC 29203
licensed capacity
273
a week, county median
$202
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About Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing

Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 273 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
273 children

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Licensed capacity273 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richland County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Richland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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 Killians Crossing

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
273 children
License number
#26277
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Apr 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

  4. Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 8, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Temperature

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 9, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 Killians Crossing

Is Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing 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 Killians Crossing last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Killians Crossing care for?

273, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 888-2778 to confirm.

How much does Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 888-2778 to ask.

What is Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing's phone number?

(803) 888-2778.

Where is Big Blue Marble Killians Crossing?

100 Killians Crossing, Columbia, SC 29203. The nearest other daycare we list is Little One's Childcare Solution, 1.1 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).