Big Blue Marble Academy - Windy Hill
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
- 198
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.26(2) Requires the Center to Provide at Least One Hundred Square Feet of Outside Play Space for Each Child…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(2) requires the center to provide at least one hundred square feet of outside play space for each child using the space at one time. It was determined based on observation that there were 29 one and two- year-old children on 1-2 YR Playground that was licensed for 20 children.
Oct 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Discussed Adding Equipment and Toys to Enhance Variety591-1-1-.12
Discussed adding equipment and toys to enhance variety. Comment Equipment and furniture observed to be properly secured, as applicable. Technical Assistance Consultant discussed with the provider to secure all computers on the computer stands. The provider stated that the computer stands will be removed today.
- Please Be Sure to Replace Ceiling Tiles and Light Covering in Rooms G and L as Discussed.591-1-1-.25