Big Blue Marble Academy Wake Forest
WAKE FOREST, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1941 Heritage Branch Rd WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 (919) 453-2543
CountyWake
Phone(919) 453-2543
Operating details
Capacity240
License dateJune 13, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
1941 Heritage Branch Rd WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 (919) 453-2543, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/27/2026
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- Medium-High2
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- Low0
2026
- High risk5/27/2026
.0606(b) — Violation #892
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The infant safe sleep policy was missing in one infant room. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
.1102(c) — Violation #1048
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members' First Aid certification was expired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
.1102(d) — Violation #1049
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members' CPR certification was expired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WAKE FOREST, Wake County
- Capacity: 240
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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