Wake Forest

Big Blue Marble Academy provides nurturing childcare and early education for infants through school-age in Wake Forest, NC. 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
  • Cameras in all areas of the school
  • Weekly Language Enrichment (Spanish)

Location

Center Hours

Monday – Friday

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Directions

School Drop Off & Pickup Locations

  • Forest Pines
  • Wake Forest Elementary
  • Heritage Elementary
  • Heritage Middle
  • Sandford Creek
  • Rolesville Elementary
  • Jones Dairy
  • Wake Forest Charter
  • Envison (Pickup Only)
  • St. Catherines (Pickup Only)
  • Thales (Pickup Only)

Our Programs

Ages

Specialty Programs

Our Staff

  • Priscilla Young

    Center Director

    Priscilla Young brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work with children. With a career spanning over 34 years in the field of early childhood education, Priscilla’s journey began at the age of 16 and has since evolved into a dedicated tenure in administration for 13 years.

  • Deborah Davis

    Center Director

    Deborah Davis has been immersed in the field of early childhood for the past 27 years, having taught children of every age group and fostering deep connections with families. A military veteran and spouse, Deborah’s journey has taken her across various states before settling in North Carolina.

  • Katie Couch

    District Manager

    Katie Couch is the District Manager for the North Carolina area. Prior to this role, she has served as a preschool teacher, summer camp director, children sports program director, and Director at Large for BBMA.

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.

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.

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