Big Blue Marble Academy Martinez
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 3. 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 3 (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
- 153
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.20(2) Requires That Written Authorization to Dispense Medication Is Limited to Two…591-1-1-.20
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.20(2) requires that written authorization to dispense medication is limited to two weeks unless otherwise prescribed by a physician or authorized under Georgia law. Medication shall only be dispensed out of its original container which must be labeled with the child's name or as authorized under Georgia law. It was determined based on investigative findings that
Mar 31, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.20(1) Requires Personnel to Obtain Specific Written Authorization From the Child's Physician or Parent In…591-1-1-.20
591-1-1-.20(1) requires Personnel to obtain specific written authorization from the child's physician or parent in order to dispense prescription or non-prescription medications, except for first aid. Such authorization will include when applicable, date
- 591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) Requires Any Center That Provides Any Type of Transportation to Obtain Two (2) Hours of State-…591-1-1-.36
591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) requires any Center that provides any type of transportation to obtain two (2) hours of state- approved or state-accepted transportation training, biannually, for the Director and for each person responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children. The training shall include, but is not limited to, a review of the transportation rules, a review of approved tra
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(2) Requires That Personnel Not: Physically or Sexually Abuse a Child or Engage Or…591-1-1-.11
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(1) Requires the Center to Maintain the Required Staff:child Ratios as Follows:…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(1) requires the Center to maintain the required Staff:child ratios as follows: under 1 year or under 18 months if not walking = 1:6