Big Blue Marble Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last Fire Inspection was completed on 2/
- The Materials and Equipment Indoors and Outdoors Were Not Sufficient to Provide a Variety of Play Experiences to Promote the Children's Emotional and Social…
development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cogni
- 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. One child file was missing emergency contact information.
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
The teacher in the classroom today did not document that the safe sleep checks were completed every 15 minutes as required. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/26/2025
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Vehicles Used to Transport Children Enrolled in the Child Care Center Did Not Comply with All Applicable State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
Two children under 8 years old and that weighed less than 80 pounds were transported in a mini bus without a booster seat. In addition, the