Big Blue Marble Academy, LLC
MORRISTOWN, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address5625 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy., MORRISTOWN, TN, 37814
CountyHamblen
Phone(423) 353-1021
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity99
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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5625 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy., MORRISTOWN, TN, 37814, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12405/18/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Two - Three year old classroom had a ratio of 1:14 during naptime. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Aagency added another educator tot he classroom during naptime.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12404/10/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educator was observed forcing children to remain on mats during naptime. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12404/10/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educator was observed using inappropriate discipline techniques during naptime. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The educator is not longer employed at the agency.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12404/10/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Agency failed to document and report an incident as required. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: All staff will be retrained on completing accident / incident reports.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12404/10/2026
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Agency failed to report an incident as required. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency director and all staff will be retrained on reporting suspected child abuse.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 12405/30/2025
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Toddler class had ratio of 1-7, Ages: 21-30 months. Toddler ratio should be 1-6 for Ages: 12-30 months — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 124011/1/2024
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
On 10/31/24 the agency self-reported an incident of a staff using corporal punishment as discipline. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The employee is no longer working at the agency. Additional training will be conducted with all educators at the agency
Corrected at inspection
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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Estimated monthly cost
$700/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: MORRISTOWN, Hamblen County
- Capacity: 99
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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