Franklin

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

Other Offerings:

  • Key fob entry
  • Soccer Shots (ages 2+)
  • Tippie Toe Dance Class (ages 2+)
  • Parent communication app
  • Procare app sign in/out Kiosk
  • Weekly Language Enrichment (Spanish)

Location

Center Hours

Monday – Friday

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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Our Staff

  • Stephanie Kolakowski

    Center Director

    Stephanie Kolakowski brings a decade of experience in child care, progressing from a teacher to an assistant director and now serving as a center director. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University, she has furthered her expertise through various courses and training in child care administration.

  • Robin Brock

    District Manager

    Robin Brock, our District Manager at Big Blue Marble Academy for our Tennessee schools, has a wealth of experience and a strong passion for quality Early Childhood Education. She previously served as the executive director at our Spring Hill location since its opening in July 2004.

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.

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’ve had our youngest at Big Blue Marble since they acquired the previous facility. The difference for my child has been night and day. The structure of the curriculum blended with the free play experiences is really helping develop the whole child. I love the focus on diversity and hearing my child come home with stories about different countries and traditions around the world. To top it all off, the staff are incredibly loving. They care for my child as I do. My little one runs in every day to give hugs to every staff member she encounters. It’s so great! 

Dina B.
We love BBMA! Teachers are kind, director is personable and warm, and our son has a blast every day. It’s conveniently located, but that certainly isn’t the only reason we chose BBMA – we wanted a safe place for our son to grow & explore, and the caring teachers at BBMA provide the environment for our son to thrive. Highly recommend!
Cori B.
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