1 / 4Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 34 and 52. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
301 W Welch Rd, Apopka FL, 32712
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 277 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1348
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 277 children
- Address
- 301 W Welch Rd, Apopka FL, 32712
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14078845621
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 20, 2023
- License expires
- January 19, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '24
May 16, 2024
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Two staff h… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments S… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments Two staff do not have 5 year employment history checks on file. | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time o
FindingJul '24
Jul 10, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [4 year old] group was inadequate in that [staff did not maintain sight of child]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments Staff failed to maintain adequate supervision of a …
FindingDec '24
Dec 27, 2024
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments The director responsible for the daily operation of the p…
- CleanApr '25
- CleanApr '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanMay '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 105 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star88
- 4 star1
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star14
Questions parents ask about Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka
Is Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1348, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 20, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka offer free VPK?
- Yes. Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
What are Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka care for?
- Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka is licensed for up to 277 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 20 inspections at Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka, 8 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
