Big Blue Marble Academy-15
WEST COLUMBIA, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3912 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC, 29169
CountyLEXINGTON
Phone(803)-939-0125
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-6:30AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity182
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/2/2027 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High16
- Medium-High0
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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3912 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC, 29169, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2027
- High12
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
2027
- Medium risk6/2/2027
Sleeping
Sleeping — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2027. Resolved: On Site (6/2/2027). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk6/2/2027
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2027. Resolved: On Site (6/2/2027). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
2026
- High risk6/23/2026
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/23/2026
Sanitation
Sanitation — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
Diapering
Diapering — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
Electrical Sources
Electrical Sources — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Low risk6/23/2026
A(2) Indoor Space & Conditions - Ventilation
A(2) Indoor Space & Conditions - Ventilation — severity Low (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/23/2026
A(2) Indoor Space & Conditions - Ventilation
A(2) Indoor Space & Conditions - Ventilation — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/23/2026
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 9 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
Sanitation
Sanitation — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 10 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
Environmental Hazards
Environmental Hazards — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 11 of 11 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/19/2026
Stimulation & Nurturing
Stimulation & Nurturing — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/19/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/19/2026
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/19/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/19/2026
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child Abuse & Neglect — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/19/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/1/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk3/27/2026
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/27/2026. Resolved: On Site (3/27/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High risk12/23/2025
Reporting of Incidents
Reporting of Incidents — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/23/2025. Resolved: On Site (12/23/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$782/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 South Carolina run about $761/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WEST COLUMBIA, LEXINGTON County
- Capacity: 182
- Type: Child Care Center
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