Location
310 Woodland Lake Drive
Orlando, FL 32828
407-305-2401
Center Hours
6:30 am – 6:30 pm
School Pickup Locations
- Andover Elementary
- Pinecrest Elementary
- Waterford Elementary
- Cypress Springs Elementary
Meet Our Center Director
Melissa Santiago
Melissa Santiago has been in Early Childhood Education for over a decade. She holds a Florida Director’s Credential with VPK Endorsement, a Florida Staff Credential, Child Development Associate and has completed the state of Florida’s 45 Training Hours.
What she loves most about the Early Education field is building a strong foundation upon which children will continue to learn, develop, and grow. Children are inspiring to her and she appreciates the time spent with each one. She strives to create a welcoming and safe atmosphere for everyone here at the Big Blue Marble Academy.
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, her favorite things to do are spending time with family, camping, and crafting. Her favorite food is pasta, especially lasagna.
What makes BBMA different?
Global education
Language immersion
Service learning
We enhance our learning approach with exposure to countries and cultures around the world using food, music, animals, and stories to further children’s understanding of the world outside their own community.
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We deliver highly engaging Spanish, French and Mandarin classes and language immersion preschool to children in a lively learning environment, through music, dance, and more to keep kids engaged in their target language.
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Every year, our BBMA centers participate in Heart Projects, giving children the opportunity to give back globally and locally. Children are able to participate in hands-on activities and learn about the importance of helping others in need.
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Global education
We enhance our learning approach with exposure to countries and cultures around the world using food, music, animals, and stories to further children’s understanding of the world outside their own community.
Learn more
Language immersion
We deliver highly engaging Spanish, French and Mandarin classes and language immersion preschool to children in a lively learning environment, through music, dance, and more to keep kids engaged in their target language.
Learn more
Service learning
Every year, our BBMA centers participate in Heart Projects, giving children the opportunity to give back globally and locally. Children are able to participate in hands-on activities and learn about the importance of helping others in need.
Learn more
