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Big Blue Marble Academy

Child Care Center

726 Folly Rd
CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Facility

Capacity: 171

Operator: Kashauna Simmons

Hours

Sunday
  • Closed
Monday
  • 6:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday
  • 6:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday
  • 6:30AM–5:30PM
Thursday
  • 6:30AM–5:30PM
Friday
  • 6:30AM–5:30PM
Saturday
  • Closed

Licensing

Type & Number: License#: 25489

Issued: 6/3/2024

Expires: 12/3/2024

Contact

DSS Licensing Specialist

Taylor, Deshayla

Facility Review

63 found

Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity  Resolved
Review Follow Up 08.19.2024 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High On Site
Review Follow Up 08.12.2024 Staff Requirements High On Site
Review Follow Up 08.12.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Review Follow Up 08.12.2024 Ratios High On Site
Review Follow Up 08.12.2024 Nap Time Ratios High On Site
Review Follow Up 08.12.2024 Diapering Medium On Site
Review Follow Up 08.12.2024 Rest Equipment High On Site
Review 07.23.2024 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High On Site
Complaint 06.24.2024 Reporting of Incidents High On Site
Complaint 06.24.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 06.24.2024 Ratios High On Site
Complaint Follow Up 06.13.2024 Reporting of Incidents High On Site
Complaint Follow Up 06.13.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint Follow Up 06.13.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint Follow Up 06.13.2024 Ratios High On Site
Complaint Follow Up 06.13.2024 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High On Site
Renewal Application 06.03.2024 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 05.17.2024 Staff Requirements High Pending
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 Staff Requirements High Pending
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 Direct Supervision High Yes
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 Ratios High Yes
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 Staff Health Medium Yes
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment High Yes
Complaint 05.13.2024 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 05.13.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 05.13.2024 Ratios High Yes
Complaint 05.06.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 05.06.2024 Ratios High On Site
Complaint 04.08.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 04.08.2024 Ratios High On Site
Complaint 02.20.2024 Staff Requirements High Yes
Complaint 02.20.2024 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 02.20.2024 Ratios High Yes
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Staff Records High On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Staff Records Medium On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Staff Requirements High On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Staff Requirements N/A On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Rest Equipment High On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 Food Storage High On Site
Annual Review 09.26.2023 63-13-40 Background checks for employment High On Site
Initial Application Follow Up 04.11.2023 Child Records Medium Yes
Initial Application Follow Up 04.11.2023 Staff Requirements High Yes
Initial Application Follow Up 04.11.2023 Staff Requirements N/A Yes
Review 03.07.2023 Direct Supervision High On Site
Review 03.07.2023 Ratios High On Site
Review 03.07.2023 Diapering Medium On Site
Review 03.07.2023 Food Storage High On Site
Complaint 02.14.2023 Center Definitions High On Site
Complaint 02.14.2023 Ratios High On Site
Complaint Follow Up 01.10.2023 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint Follow Up 01.10.2023 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint Follow Up 01.10.2023 Ratios High Yes
Complaint Follow Up 11.16.2022 Staff Records Medium Yes
Complaint Follow Up 11.16.2022 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint Follow Up 11.16.2022 Ratios High Yes
Complaint 08.08.2022 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 08.08.2022 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 08.08.2022 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 08.08.2022 Ratios High On Site
Complaint 08.08.2022 Ratios High Yes

Inspection Reports

20 found

Inspection Type Date Report
Complaint 06.24.2024 View Report
Complaint 06.13.2024 View Report
Renewal Application 05.16.2024 View Report
Complaint 05.13.2024 View Report
Complaint 05.06.2024 View Report
Complaint 04.08.2024 View Report
Complaint Follow Up 11.15.2023 View Report
Annual Review 09.26.2023 View Report
Complaint 06.13.2023 View Report
Complaint 06.13.2023 View Report
Annual Review Follow Up 04.27.2023 View Report
Annual Review Follow Up 04.21.2023 View Report
Renewal Application 04.11.2023 View Report
Complaint 03.30.2023 View Report
Review 03.16.2023 View Report
Annual Review Follow Up 03.07.2023 View Report
Complaint 02.14.2023 View Report
Complaint 01.10.2023 View Report
Annual Review 11.16.2022 View Report
Complaint 08.08.2022 View Report

Note on Deficiencies

Deficiencies are listed in broad categories and are available online for 36 months. We encourage you to contact your region office for an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or for additional information about this facility’s compliance. Resolved “On Site” means that a violation was resolved during the Licensing Specialist’s inspection.


Severity Levels

High: These are the most serious violations of child care regulations and could pose a risk to the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.

Medium: These are significant violations of child care regulations and could negatively impact the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.

Low: These violations are the least likely to impact health and safety, but they still show that a facility is out of compliance with some child care regulations. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.


Note on Frequency of Inspections

Centers, Group Homes, and Licensed Family Homes: In 2014, legislation was passed that changed the number of unannounced visits from two per year to one per year in Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes, and Licensed Family Child Care Homes. As a result of this new law, you may see a decrease in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for these types of providers. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint, and visits are scheduled with the facility during the re-licensing process, which occurs every two years.


Registered Family Homes

Most family homes are registered, not licensed. In 2014, legislation was passed that allows Child Care Licensing to make one unannounced visit to these homes each year. As a result of this new law, you may see an increase in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for Registered Family Child Care Homes. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint. Click here for an overview of each facility and the requirements they must meet according to state law.