Cumming – Campground Road

Big Blue Marble Academy Campground Road provides nurturing childcare and early education for infants through school-age in Cumming, GA. Our play-based curriculum and focus on character development fosters a love of learning. Explore our infant care, preschool, and after school programs designed to prepare your child for success.

Other Offerings:

  • Keypad entry
  • Parent communication app
  • Procare app sign in/out Kiosk
  • Weekly Language Enrichment
  • Cameras in all areas of the school

Location

Center Hours

Monday – Friday

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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Directions

School Pickup Locations

  • Vickery Creek Elementary
  • Midway Elementary
  • Brandywine Elementary
  • New Hope Elementary

Our Programs

Ages

Specialty Programs

Our Staff

  • Brittany Holden

    Center Director

    Brittany Holden, a native of Canton, Georgia, boasts 13 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Beginning as a preschool teacher, she steadily progressed to a management position, collaborating with the state to ensure schools adhere to health and safety regulations. Brittany’s passion for Early Childhood Education is evident as she actively engages with students, witnessing their growth and ensuring success in the program.

  • Shelley Thiele

    District Manager

    Shelley Thiele is District Manager for our Atlanta area schools. She obtained her Child and Family Development degree at Georgia Southern University in 2004. She has worked in the ECE field for over 20 years.

FAQs

Do you offer part-time or drop-in care? If so, what are the options?2024-03-27T11:45:17-04:00

Part-time and drop-in care vary by location. Please speak with an enrollment advisor or the director about enrollment options for the location you’re interested in.

Do you accept childcare subsidy vouchers/tuition assistance?2024-03-27T11:44:36-04:00

Please speak with an enrollment advisor or the director to see if the location you’re interested in accepts vouchers.

How much is tuition? What does tuition include?2024-03-27T11:40:42-04:00

Tuition varies by location. Please speak with an enrollment advisor or the director to get information about tuition for the location you’re interested in.

How do we register our child for GA Pre-K? What documents do we need to provide for registration?2024-03-11T15:13:53-04:00

To register, please drop by the school and provide your child’s birth certificate, social security card, and proof of Georgia residency.  Some schools also require an immunization record and a Form 3300. Please check with your school’s director to see if you need to provide additional documents.

Is GA Pre-K only offered during the school year?2024-03-11T15:13:48-04:00

Georgia Pre-K is only offered during the regular school year.

What is the difference between GA Pre-K and Private Pre-K?2024-03-11T15:13:42-04:00

GA Pre-K is state lottery-funded.  There is no tuition or registration fee if a child attends only during GA Pre-K hours. Private Pre-K requires tuition and a registration fee (tuition will vary by location).

What are GA Pre-K hours?2024-03-11T15:13:07-04:00

GA Pre-K hours vary by location.  Typical hours are 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Ask an enrollment advisor about extended care.

Do we still have to pay tuition if our child does not attend summer camp every week?2023-12-07T09:26:32-05:00

Yes, tuition is required weekly to hold your child’s spot in the class.

When does summer camp start and end?2023-12-07T09:25:38-05:00

Start and end dates vary by location. Please speak with your school’s director.

When does summer camp registration start?2023-12-07T09:21:13-05:00

Summer camp registration starts in March for currently enrolled students and April for the general public.

If we decide to withdraw our child during the summer, are we still responsible for paying tuition? Will our child still have a spot in the fall?2023-12-07T09:20:08-05:00

You are not required to pay tuition if you withdraw your child during the summer. Please speak with your school’s director for more information about re-enrolling in the fall.

Do you have a waiting list?2023-12-05T14:06:49-05:00

Availability varies by location. Please speak with your school’s director for the most up-to-date information about availability.

What age do you start accepting children?2023-12-04T14:51:07-05:00

We accept children starting at 6 weeks old.

Do I have to pay tuition even if my child doesn’t attend due to illness?2023-12-04T14:50:50-05:00

Yes, tuition is due weekly because it holds your child’s spot in the class.

The BBMA Difference

A Global Perspective

A Global Perspective

Our play-based curriculum, Passport to Learning, is derived from the latest research, theory, and best practices in early child education.

Fostering Language Skills

Fostering Language Skills

Research tells us that the more words young children know, use, and understand, the better prepared they will be for kindergarten and beyond.

Service Learning

Service Learning

A global learning curriculum is about learning the role children play as good citizens in their community and in our world.

A Passport to STEAM

A Passport to STEAM

An introduction to science, technology, engineering, art, & mathematics (STEAM) helps transform passions & careers as adults.

Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten Readiness

We make getting ready for school fun. Our teachers combine our research-based global curriculum with engaging instruction to foster curiosity and confidence.

Testimonials

We have had nothing short of a great experience with Big Blue Marble!! Our toddler loves her teachers and I am amazed that each morning she is excited when we pull up to school. It makes the week so much easier knowing we have the staff at BBM watching after our daughter. I highly recommend to other parents looking for a high quality, affordable option for childcare.
EK S.

We love BBMA! The staff really cares about my son and he has learned so many skills in just the baby room alone so far. Can’t wait to see how much more is to come!

Madison B.
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