Big Blue Marble Starr's Mill

Had to start my little girl off in daycare at 2 months old and I used my mom intuition along with reviews to find the best place for my baby. I came upon this place in my search and was more impressed in person. The cleanliness, felt more organized and welcoming. I felt reassured and already cared for with all my worries the moment met Mrs. Antoinette. Also, speaking with them over phone felt good too, I was never rushed and always taken seriously and can sense care over phone. They also answered every time I called which stuck out to me. I can tell my little girl who is now 11 months old LOVES her teacher's in both infant rooms and the staff at the front desk. I can sense my baby feels safe and happy, she is always excited to go to daycare which relieves so much stress of mine. No daycare is perfect and my baby has gotten sick a few times but it felt good to know her teachers reached out to me checking on her. They genuinely care and that is what is most important to me. There are mostly 2 teachers , sometimes there have even been 3 in a room. I get pictures typically daily of my baby which makes me feel better throughout the day. If I had to say improvement needed about the daycare it would be the price because it does feel costly however the daycares in the area that use cameras in the rooms were charging around the same price. However, as a mother I do feel like for my peace of mind, it is worth it because the teachers and overall care is unmatchable. I would recommend this place to a friend or any other parent.

I wish I could give Big Blue Marble Academy Starr's Mill more than five stars! My daughter absolutely loves attending, and as parents, we have complete peace of mind knowing she is in the care of teachers and caregivers who are patient, compassionate, and genuinely invested in her growth and well-being. Since joining Big Blue Marble Academy, she has learned and developed so much, and we couldn't be more proud of her progress. The staff consistently creates a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. As a full-time working mom, there is no greater comfort than knowing my daughter is happy, well cared for, and excited to go to school each day. The communication, professionalism, and dedication of the entire team have exceeded our expectations. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do and highly recommend Big Blue Marble Academy Starr's Mill to any family looking for exceptional childcare and early education.

Our family has been at Big Blue Marble Academy since it was Starr’s Mill Academy, and I honestly wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else. We’ve officially made our way through every room, and every teacher along the way has been wonderful. Antoinette deserves a special shoutout for always being patient, helpful, and putting up with my high-maintenance self over the years. Mollie is hands down the best with babies. When my son first started daycare, he had feeding issues and I was a nervous wreck. She kept me updated, made sure he was taken care of, and gave me the peace of mind I needed. Honestly, she’s the only reason I kept working after he started daycare. He’s older now and still asks to go see Ms. Mollie, which says a lot about the impact she had on him. Both Cindys, Aaliyah, Kizzy, and Hannah have all been amazing too. It’s clear that the staff genuinely care about the kids and the families they serve. As a parent, there’s nothing more important than knowing your children are safe, loved, and well cared for, and that’s exactly what we’ve found here. We’ve trusted Big Blue Marble Academy with all of our children, and I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a daycare they can truly feel good about.

I am deeply disappointed with the staff’s lack of concern for the children’s safety. It is concerning that teachers are staying on their phones and even lying to my face. My child and her class were not fed adequately and dreaded going to school. I usually do not write reviews, but I feel compelled to do so due to their behavior. It appears that all the good teachers have left.

I have had a great experience at BBMA with my 1.5 year old daughter. She has been going since she was about 4 months old and it is her second family. The teachers are caring and communicative, and help make the best choices for her for where she is developmentally (vs where she might should be). I am so grateful to have a place we can trust and that she loves to go to everyday.