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Home › TX › Friendswood › Big Blue Marble Academy LLC
3001 W BAY AREA BLVD, Friendswood TX 77546-5299 · License #1683662 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
During the inspection, the transportation binder did not have emergency medical information available for review for the children being transported.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection, 10 children files viewed did not have emergency medical informaiton available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, there were 6 out of 10 files viewed that did not have their required 24 hours of traning for the calendar year 2024-2025. There were 2 staff with 16.5 annual training hours, 1 staff with 20 annual training hours, 1 staff with 19 annual training hours, 1 staff with 11 annual training hours and 1 staff with 12 annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
A child was dropped off at 9am and diaper wasn't changed until 12:45pm.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Inappropriate discipline was used with a child in care when an employee grabbed a child's hand hard enough to bruise the child's hand. Note: The employee was terminated immediately.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate parents were not notified of injuries received.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision in the toddler classroom.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on external documentation, the identify of a parent was not recorded during pick up.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
During the inspection, the director file was viewed and had no annual training hours for the calendar year 2024-2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
During the inspection, the operational policies were viewed and the following information was missing: (11) Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) (29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: [Low] (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Director file was reviwed and CPR had expired 11/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director file was reviewed and first aid had expired on 11/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection, I observed disinfect wipes accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The black plastic playground border on the school age playground is cracked and missing a bolt.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 11/1/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4501(b) · Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
One infant was observed in a chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the students in the toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
One student record was not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
One student record was not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One student in the threes class was observed not washing hands after using restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One caregiver did not have proof of education requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(10) · Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
One caregiver did not have the abuse/neglect training signed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant did not have the required infant feeding instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3503(b) · Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
One caregiver was observed making a bottle next to the diaper changing pad.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad located in the twos classroom was observed torn.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver did not have the required in person First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver in the toddler room, who was caring for children, did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2405(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
The infant classroom was lacking an adult sized chair.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The school age playground was observed to have rust and defects. SN: Pictures were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The toddler mats were observed to be lacking labels.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The base board in the school age classroom was peeling off of the wall on the left and right side of the room. A wall plug was also observed to be hanging off of the wall. SN: Pictures were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(11) · Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The toilet in the two's and three classrooms contained excrement on the toilet. The wall in the two's classroom had excrement smeared on the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Two caregivers in the toddler classrooms did not know an accurate age of children they were responsible for.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate the toddler classroom was out of ratio.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on external documentation, two caregivers did not receive training in biting to meet the needs of the classroom with biters.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision allowing a child to be bitten.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, curriculum is not followed in the toddler classroom.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
One caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children in care before a complete background check eligibility was received.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation a caregiver used inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified of inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
There was one caregiver caring for 16 children in the morning drop off room. The specified age group was three years old, which makes the room over ratio by one child.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information received there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that a child was forced to sleep during naptime.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained the caregivers are not demonstrating competency, good judgment, and self-control while placing students to sleep.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, updated lesson plans were not posted in the toddler and preschool classroom.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an ineligible contractor was allowed at the operation for maintenance work on March 9th.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers are not changing students in a timely manner.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers in the infant classroom were using the sink to wash bottles and hands.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
One contractor was allowed at the operation before a complete background check eligibility was received.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited