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Big Blue Marble Academy LLC

3001 W BAY AREA BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546-5299

Operation number:
1683662
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
243
License effective:
January 14, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2815572001
Email:
Center21@bbmacademy.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 51 available inspections for Big Blue Marble Academy LLC from December 6, 2021 through August 14, 2026.

25 inspections recorded violations, with 49 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 2, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 29, 2026 through August 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
51

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
49

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
36

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

51 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77546

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.96
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
49%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.86

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the inspection, the operational policies were viewed and the following information was missing: (11) Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) (29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: [Low] (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, the director file was viewed and had no annual training hours for the calendar year 2024-2025.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, 10 children files viewed did not have emergency medical informaiton available for review.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection, the transportation binder did not have emergency medical information available for review for the children being transported.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, there were 6 out of 10 files viewed that did not have their required 24 hours of traning for the calendar year 2024-2025. There were 2 staff with 16.5 annual training hours, 1 staff with 20 annual training hours, 1 staff with 19 annual training hours, 1 staff with 11 annual training hours and 1 staff with 12 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director file was reviwed and CPR had expired 11/2024.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director file was reviewed and first aid had expired on 11/2024.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child was dropped off at 9am and diaper wasn't changed until 12:45pm.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection, I observed disinfect wipes accessible to children in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The black plastic playground border on the school age playground is cracked and missing a bolt.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 11/1/2022.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Inappropriate discipline was used with a child in care when an employee grabbed a child's hand hard enough to bruise the child's hand. Note: The employee was terminated immediately.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the students in the toddler classroom.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One infant was observed in a chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate parents were not notified of injuries received.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision in the toddler classroom.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One student record was not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate the toddler classroom was out of ratio.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on external documentation, the identify of a parent was not recorded during pick up.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Official code
746.4103(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children in care before a complete background check eligibility was received.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on external documentation, two caregivers did not receive training in biting to meet the needs of the classroom with biters.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Official code
746.1309(f)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, curriculum is not followed in the toddler classroom.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision allowing a child to be bitten.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One student in the threes class was observed not washing hands after using restroom.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One student record was not available for review.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the abuse/neglect training signed.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver did not have proof of education requirements.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified of inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation a caregiver used inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the required in person First Aid/CPR training.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant did not have the required infant feeding instructions.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One caregiver was observed making a bottle next to the diaper changing pad.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
746.3503(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The changing pad located in the twos classroom was observed torn.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver caring for 16 children in the morning drop off room. The specified age group was three years old, which makes the room over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained the caregivers are not demonstrating competency, good judgment, and self-control while placing students to sleep.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on information received there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that a child was forced to sleep during naptime.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver in the toddler room, who was caring for children, did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, updated lesson plans were not posted in the toddler and preschool classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an ineligible contractor was allowed at the operation for maintenance work on March 9th.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The infant classroom was lacking an adult sized chair.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Official code
746.2405(1)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers in the infant classroom were using the sink to wash bottles and hands.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers are not changing students in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One contractor was allowed at the operation before a complete background check eligibility was received.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The base board in the school age classroom was peeling off of the wall on the left and right side of the room. A wall plug was also observed to be hanging off of the wall. SN: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The toilet in the two's and three classrooms contained excrement on the toilet. The wall in the two's classroom had excrement smeared on the wall.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The toddler mats were observed to be lacking labels.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The school age playground was observed to have rust and defects. SN: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers in the toddler classrooms did not know an accurate age of children they were responsible for.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)