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Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney

6363 ELDORADO PKWY, Mckinney, TX 75070-5627

Operation number:
1809256
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
311
License effective:
April 3, 2025
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4697140449
Email:
center91@bbmacademy.com

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 27 available inspections for Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney from February 24, 2025 through July 22, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 9, 2026 through July 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
27

20 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75070

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.48
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was determined during an investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. The operation did not provide documentation that they have taken action to correct the deficiency.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined during the investigation that the victim was playing on equipment that is not age appropriate for a twenty-three-month-old. The playground equipment was designed for older children and presented an injury risk to the victim.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2507(4) - Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development
Official code
746.2507(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver did not intervene to provide the victim with first aid treatment. The victim's eye was injured. Ice or other medical aid was not provided to the victim. The caregiver took the child back to the classroom after the injury on the playground and did not notify her immediate supervisor or another caregiver that the victim needed first aid for their injured eye, nor did the caregiver attempt to provided first aid themselves for the victim. The victim remained in the classroom injured until the parent picked up without first aid being provided.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was determined during the investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver used her cell phone to complete an incident report while still on the playground with the children present. The caregiver was alone with eight children and completion of the incident report took her attention away from the children she was responsible for.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on interviews with staff and a parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, the door of the gate to exit the Pre-K playground would not open. This could pose a hazard for children to successfully evaluate away from the building.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Official code
746.4307
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A trash can with half eaten food is accessible to children. This can pose a risk of children ingesting an ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction and can cause the spread of germs. The director corrected the deficiency by placing a trash can lid on the trash can to prevent child access and moved the trash can against the classroom wall.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual training is available for 5 caregivers. Transportation training is not available for 2 drivers. Annual training is not available for the director.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child does not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a parent signature listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819