Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Murphy.
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Big Blue Marble Academy in Murphy, Texas operates a spacious facility featuring a gymnasium, theater, multiple outdoor play areas, and an on-site pool for summer swim programs. The center serves infants through school-age children with a structured curriculum emphasizing global education and character development, supported by an in-house kitchen serving fresh meals and in-house transportation to 10 local elementary schools. Parent reviewers have noted inclusive support for children with diverse needs, including those with hearing aids. However, the center's Texas inspection record includes 13 inspections with 3 self-reported incidents and 2 formal HHS reports, and staff reviewers have raised concerns about management accessibility and high turnover, particularly during the transition to BBMA corporate ownership.
Safety4.5
Curriculum6.5
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.5
Kindergarten readiness5.5
Teacher quality4.5
Compassion6.0
Management3.5
Culture5.5
Class sizes4.0
Extracurriculars6.5
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based, Passport to Learning curriculum derived from latest research and best practices in early child education. Focus on cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Programs & activities: Spanish Immersion Preschool, Before/After-School Care, Summer Camp. Curriculum includes language skills, STEAM, service learning, kindergarten readiness preparation. Serves infants, toddlers, twos, threes, and fours.
What sets it apart: Character development integrated throughout programming. Extended hours 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Research-based language development approach. Emphasis on fostering curiosity and confidence.
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