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Jenkins succeeds Jeff Wahl, who led the organization through a period of significant growth during his six years with the early childhood educator Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education with [...]

Students at Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) locations across Atlanta, including Monroe, have raised $4,457.03 — enough to provide pre and postnatal care for 44 mothers and their babies at Rotifunk Hospital in [...]

Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA), a leader in early childhood education with 79 schools in eight states, shared today that its young learners helped to raise nearly $150,000 for local and global communities in 2024. Funds [...]

Discover various before-school child care options to find the best fit for your family’s needs. Some parents luck out when it comes to their school-work schedule. The school day begins at, say, 8, [...]

Visionary early childhood education and operations leader brings a growth-focused perspective to education provider. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education with 75 schools in eight states, announced today that [...]

Learn about all the child care options, along with price points, comparisons and considerations for each. Whether you’re looking for child care for the very first time or need to switch things up [...]

Daycare enrollment is more competitive than ever, so it's common to wonder when to get on a daycare waiting list. Here’s why experts say to start looking early and tips to begin your [...]

The Leading Early Childhood Educator is Now Open and Enrolling Students. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art, expanded school [...]

Showcasing How Outdoor Play Supports Early Childhood Development. As winter continues, Big Blue Marble Academy urges parents to embrace the great outdoors with their preschool-aged children, emphasizing the numerous benefits of outdoor play [...]

Empowering Young Minds with a Global Perspective Through Education. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leading provider of early childhood education, is proud to be celebrating Lunar New Year and engaging preschool-aged children in [...]

Babies go through rapid development in their first year of life. The best baby toys can help them learn to roll, sit, walk, talk and even have a little fun, meaning these playthings [...]

Big Blue Marble Academy's Heart Project 'Blankets of Love' Results in 526 Blankets Going to Children in Need. Big Blue Marble Academy proudly concludes another triumphant season of its annual "Blankets of Love" [...]

Highlighting the Importance of Championing Early Literacy as the Gateway to Lifelong Adventures in Learning. In a world driven by constant innovation and the exchange of information, Big Blue Marble Academy underscores the [...]

Outlining the Benefits of Early Foreign Language Learning for Cognitive and Cultural Development. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is proud to spotlight the profound impact of foreign language [...]

Unlocking the Power of Play: Big Blue Marble Academy Shares Activities Anchored in Service, Global Education, and STEAM. With winter schedules often being impacted by snow days, rainy days, and holidays, Big Blue [...]

Spreading Warmth and Kindness: Big Blue Marble Academy Embarks on Another Year of Their Blankets of Love Tradition. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is proud to announce the [...]

Big Blue Marble Academy has opened a new childcare center in Woodstock, one of four new metro Atlanta locations. The Woodstock childcare center is located at 12055 Highway 92. Hours are 6:30 a.m. [...]

How to handle your little foulmouth, according to experts. We’ve all been there: You drop something, it breaks, and you shout, “Sh*t!” only to realize your kids and their big ears are nearby. [...]

Expert Discusses 2023's Most Interesting Parenting Trends and What to Look Out for in the New Year. As we reflect on 2023, the viral parenting trends that dominated social media platforms like TikTok [...]

Winter is a Time for Joy, Exploration, and Giving Back for Local Preschoolers. Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education known for providing infant and toddler care, preschool, aftercare, and [...]

Children at Big Blue Marble Academy Spread Joy Around the World and In Their Communities This Holiday Season. Big Blue Marble Academy, a pioneer in early childhood education, is thrilled to announce the [...]

The Renowned Early Childhood Education Provider Continues to Bring Exceptional Child Care Services to Houston. Big Blue Marble Academy, a distinguished leader in early childhood education, is excited to announce the opening of [...]

The Leading Early Childhood Educator Continues to Expand Child Care Offerings in the Atlanta Market. Big Blue Marble Academy, known for excellence in early childhood education, is proud to announce four new childcare [...]

Research shows that children who attend after-school programs with dedicated curriculum as well as opportunities for supervised and unstructured play can strengthen their social skills in developing close friendships with peers and teachers. [...]

Celebrated Early Childhood Educator Expands Alabama Offerings With Two New Child Care Centers. Big Blue Marble Academy, the leader in early childhood education known for providing infant and toddler care, preschool, aftercare, and summer [...]

Do Kids Really *Need* Activities? A Therapist, a Coach and an Educator Weigh In It begins with a mom group text: Soccer sign-up is on Tuesday. Who’s in? You go to reply, then hesitate. Isn’t [...]

9 Ways To Use Gentle Parenting Techniques in Real Life If you’re looking to incorporate gentle parenting into your home, here are ways to handle everyday scenarios to get you started. You wake [...]

Why You Should Let Your Child Explore Boundaries and Do ‘Dangerous’ Things I’m a mom of a busy 5-year-old boy, so I know how much kids want to explore the world around them. I also [...]

How to Be Involved at Your Kid’s School as a Working Parent Parents often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Some days, I look up from work, and it’s already [...]

Updated: 3/18/2025 As parents, we're constantly searching for ways to support our children's development while keeping them engaged and happy. Enter sensory play – a powerful approach to childhood learning that goes beyond [...]

Big Blue Marble Academy Partners with StraighterLine and CCEI to Educate the Next Generation of Early Childhood Learning Professionals Scholarship Funds Available for BBMA Employees Pursuing a CDA or College Degree ATLANTA (April [...]

How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week Gift cards and heartfelt notes are treasured gifts, many teachers say. Teachers often play an outsized role in the lives of the children they teach. They support, [...]

What Age Do Kids Start Preschool? We spoke with early learning specialists about the typical preschool age range, plus factors that indicate a child’s level of readiness to start preschool. Your little one [...]

The Best Children’s Books In 2023, According To Educators And Parents Choosing the best children’s books is a nearly impossible task; the more I researched, spoke to experts and recalled all of the [...]