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Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw
- licensed capacity
- 197
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $248
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About
About Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw
Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw is a licensed child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 197 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 197 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 | 197 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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$248
Home daycare$201
Toddler
Center$205
Home daycare$167
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$178
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 197 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #90000499
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 18 of 32 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 May 12, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
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 May 12, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 May 12, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
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 May 12, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Show 24 earlier visits
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
Corrected during the visit
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
Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
Corrected during the visit
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
Corrected during the visit
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
Corrected during the visit
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
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 Feb 28, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2023Inspection26 rules cited
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 Nov 16, 2023
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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 Nov 16, 2023
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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 Nov 16, 2023
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
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
All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw
Is Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 18 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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-Waxhaw care for?
197, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 843-0925 to ask.
What is Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw's phone number?
(704) 843-0925.
Where is Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw?
3930 Providence Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Friends Child Care, 0.7 miles away.