Big Blue Marble Academy Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address5368 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, COLLEGEDALE, TN, 37363
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 521-7726
Operating details
Capacity241
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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5368 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, COLLEGEDALE, TN, 37363, COLLEGEDALE, TN 37363
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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
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 12404/9/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Childcare Licensing and Special Investigation Unit visited Big Blue Marble Collegedale to follow up on a complaint issue regarding phyical touch and proper discipline. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Educator will be supervised and has been moved to being a floater. Educator will also receive training.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12401/22/2025
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
There is a child present that is not on roll. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency will not accept anymore staff's children above 5 years old.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12401/22/2025
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
There was an unenrolled child at the facility. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency will no longer accept children that are school aged when Hamilton County is closed.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12401/14/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
License counselor visited agency on 1/14/25 to investigate a complaint and witnessed disciplinary actions. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The educator has been moved to another age group and is going through training.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$626/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 Tennessee run about $858/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Tennessee by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: COLLEGEDALE, Hamilton County
- Capacity: 241
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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