Three Star Center License
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Big Blue Marble-wesley Chapel
Indian Trail, NC
· Union County
2024 WESLEY CHAPEL-STOUTS ROAD,
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Quick Facts
Capacity
415 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 289-3851
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
90000497
License Holder
BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Jul 27, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Capacity of Bldg. #1 is 131 Children,Capacity of Bldg. #2 is 85 Children,Capacity of Bldg. #3 is 199 Children
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About the Provider
BIG BLUE MARBLE-WESLEY CHAPEL is a Three Star Center License in INDIAN TRAIL NC, with a maximum capacity of 415 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-254L |
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-254L |
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member used profanity towards children on several occasions. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On 4/7/25, a staff member handled children in a rough manner by pulling on the child's arm and throwing a tablet at the child. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #6, I observed sets of bags accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff file had the recognizing and responding training completed after the ninety (90) days. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-239L |
| 2026-01-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-05 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The kitchen’s refrigerator on the left had a temperature of fifty (50) degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2025-12-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #4, I observed several books in need of replacing or repair. | |||
| 2025-12-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed on the DCDEE form for the month of 10/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-05 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Space #1, did not have attendance completed for 12/5/25. | |||
| 2025-12-05 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was last updated on 11/18/24 and not annually. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. During the visit I obtained a fire inspection dated for 2/19/25,the inspection was not sent within seven (7) days. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The allergy list was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #8, I observed a torn book, this was removed during the visit. In space #15, I observed a toilet seat lid that was cracked. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #14, one (1) outlet was uncovered. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In space #14, upon entrance into the classroom the teacher used a harsh tone and language that was not developmentally appropriate. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file did not have the DCDEE medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The playgrounds for preschool children did not meet the mulch height requirement of six (6) inches. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #1 did not have a current lesson plan posted. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In the kitchen, I observed the refrigerator on the left upon entrance, reading a temperature of 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. I observed two (2) prescribed diaper creams with topical ointment permission forms. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two (2) classrooms had plastic bags accessible to children under 2-years-old. Space #2 had a trash can full of plastic bags from diaper storage in the bathroom. Space #4 had a plastic bag over a toilet plunger in the children's bathroom. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. C.F did not have a current annual staff evaluation the one recorded was from 11/2023. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Several transportation authorization forms in all three (3) binders for transportation had not been updated annually. One (1) children's file did not have an updated authorization form. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. D.G completed the health and safety training topics after the five (5) year requirement. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The program's most recent fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 2/21/23. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. In space #14, a read-a-loud was taking place in a large group setting with preschoolers; during the read-a-loud I heard the teacher read off the page the word, “stupid”. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, I observed an expired epi-pen dated for 5/24. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #8, I observed a lesson plan dated for week 11/30/23. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. I observed the refrigerator in the kitchen reach sixty (60) degrees. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. I observed three (3) staff files with a high amount of hours being completed in a single day. The range of hours completed varied from twelve (12) to sixteen (16) hours. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) staff completed their recognizing and responding training after their ninety (90) days of employment. Two (2) staff did not complete the required training within the timeframe required. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0723-143L |
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 490 | .0511(b) |
| Caregiver did not interact in a positive manner with each child every day. It was reported today that there are concerns of teacher interactions with children. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed the windows in the breastfeeding room visibly dirty along with insects and webs. I observed dirty build up, webs and insects on the corners and behind the rocking chairs also. In the space where physical therapy is provided, the couch had visible marks and was soiled. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1 a child's bottle was dated for 6/14/23. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #10, I observed the ceiling tile exposed and the vent lid hanging down. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #5 I observed two (2) broken doors on the diaper changing table. In space #6 I observed a broken cabinet with a sharp screw. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #11 I observed a topical ointment with an expired permission slip form. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2 I observed a plastic bag accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. In space #3 I observed a balloon in the bathroom space used by children. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1111 | .1002(c) |
| All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law. Bus #1, #2 and #3 had an insurance card from 10/26/22. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space #6 I observed a prescribed diaper cream without a pharmacy label. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) teacher (A.G) did not have their health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) teacher (M.M) did not have an updated emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two (2) children's files were missing information in the health care needs section of the children's application. | |||
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