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Big Blue Marble Academy LLC
A licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3001 W BAY AREA BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 557-2001
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 243 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1683662
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 14, 2019
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1683662 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 10, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from December 6, 2021 to September 23, 2026, newest first: 53 visits and 52 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At time of inspection, one caregiver changed a child's diaper without gloves. Caregiver was observed not washing their hands after the diaper change before going to the next diaper change.
745.8485(a) - May not record, listen to, or eavesdrop on any Licensing interview or internal discussion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2026 · Correction verified: September 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information provided parts of interviews conducted with staff and children by licensing privately were listened to by management staff.
July 29, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At time of inspection, one caregiver observed providing care for children did not have a background check with eligibilty results. Another caregiver in the same class was providing care for children whose background check was entered incorrectly.
December 2, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2025 · Correction verified: December 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, the director file was viewed and had no annual training hours for the calendar year 2024-2025.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2025 · Correction verified: December 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, 10 children files viewed did not have emergency medical informaiton available for review.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 10, 2025 · Correction verified: December 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2025 · Correction verified: December 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, the transportation binder did not have emergency medical information available for review for the children being transported.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2025 · Correction verified: December 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2025 · Correction verified: January 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
December 3, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director file was reviewed and first aid had expired on 11/2024.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director file was reviwed and CPR had expired 11/2024.
September 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 23, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was dropped off at 9am and diaper wasn't changed until 12:45pm.
March 1, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, I observed disinfect wipes accessible to children in care.
February 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 6, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The black plastic playground border on the school age playground is cracked and missing a bolt.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 11/1/2022.
July 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 5, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2023 · Correction verified: September 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 15, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
April 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 30, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the students in the toddler classroom.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant was observed in a chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
March 27, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate parents were not notified of injuries received.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision in the toddler classroom.
March 17, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One student record was not available for review.
March 15, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate the toddler classroom was out of ratio.
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2023 · Correction verified: April 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on external documentation, the identify of a parent was not recorded during pick up.
February 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 27, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 20, 2023 · Correction verified: March 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision allowing a child to be bitten.
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on external documentation, two caregivers did not receive training in biting to meet the needs of the classroom with biters.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, curriculum is not followed in the toddler classroom.
February 27, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2023 · Correction verified: March 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children in care before a complete background check eligibility was received.
February 17, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One student record was not available for review.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One student in the threes class was observed not washing hands after using restroom.
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have proof of education requirements.
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have the abuse/neglect training signed.
February 11, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2023 · Correction verified: March 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified of inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2023 · Correction verified: March 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation a caregiver used inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
January 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 17, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
January 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
December 6, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 7, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The changing pad located in the twos classroom was observed torn.
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed making a bottle next to the diaper changing pad.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant did not have the required infant feeding instructions.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 2, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2022 · Correction verified: December 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2022 · Correction verified: September 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information received there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that a child was forced to sleep during naptime.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2022 · Correction verified: September 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained the caregivers are not demonstrating competency, good judgment, and self-control while placing students to sleep.
May 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2022 · Correction verified: May 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in the toddler room, who was caring for children, did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
April 29, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2022 · Correction verified: May 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, updated lesson plans were not posted in the toddler and preschool classroom.
April 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 18, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 13, 2022 · Correction verified: April 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an ineligible contractor was allowed at the operation for maintenance work on March 9th.
March 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 2, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom was lacking an adult sized chair.
February 17, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 28, 2022 · Correction verified: March 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers in the infant classroom were using the sink to wash bottles and hands.
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 28, 2022 · Correction verified: March 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers are not changing students in a timely manner.
December 28, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 22, 2021 · Investigation · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2022 · Correction verified: March 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One contractor was allowed at the operation before a complete background check eligibility was received.
December 6, 2021 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 10, 2021 · Correction verified: December 16, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler mats were observed to be lacking labels.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers in the toddler classrooms did not know an accurate age of children they were responsible for.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2021 · Correction verified: December 16, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2022 · Correction verified: February 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school age playground was observed to have rust and defects. SN: Pictures were taken.
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