Big Blue Marble Academy Braselton
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.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2. Structural quality reflects Georgia's licensing baseline. Georgia caps infant ratios at 1:6, toddler ratios at 1:8, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Quality Rated Level 2 (Max 3) 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
- 242
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:8 16 Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-17(7) Requires That Children Wash Their Hands with Liquid Soap and Warm Running Water Upon Arrival for Care,…591-1-1-.17
591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re-entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water
- 591-1-1-.26(8) Requires Climbing and Swinging Equipment to Have a Resilient Surface Beneath the Equipment and the Fall…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency. It was determined based on observation that there was three inches of resilient surfacing under the swings on Playground B. Six inches was required.
Apr 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.14(2) Requires a Staff Member Who Is Trained in CPR and First Aid to Be on the Premises and on Any Field Trip…591-1-1-.14
591-1-1-.14(2) requires a Staff member who is trained in CPR and first aid to be on the premises and on any field trip whenever any child is present. In addition, Staff who provide direct care to children must satisfactorily obtain certification in first aid and CPR by December 29, 2016 if employed prior to September 30, 2016 and within 90 days of their hire date if employed after September 30, 20
- 591-1-1-.18(8) Requires That Containers of Food Be Stored Above the Floor on Clean Surfaces Protected From Splash And…591-1-1-.18
591-1-1-.18(8) requires that containers of food be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. Containers for food storage other than the original container or package in which the food was obtained shall be impervious and non-absorbent, have tight-fitting lids or covers and labeled as to contents. It was determined based on observation that boxes of foo
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.33(3) - Consultant Discussed with Director That Staff Who Took Six Hour Health and Safety Orientation Training…591-1-1-.33
591-1-1-.33(3) - Consultant discussed with director that staff who took six hour health and safety orientation training need to take the updated ten hour training. Finding 591-1-1-.33(3) requires each Staff member with direct care responsibilities to complete health and safety orientation training within the first 90 days of employment. The state-approved training hours obtained will count toward