Big Blue Marble Academy

This week, our Big Blue Marble Academy location on Paulding Drive in Dallas, Georgia had the privilege of welcoming State Representative Joseph Gullett as part of this year’s Georgia Pre-K Week celebrations. Organized each year by Voices for Georgia's Children a policy and advocacy nonprofit organization, Georgia Pre-K Week was created to raise awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Now, in its 14th year, we are grateful to have played a part in celebrating the important work that our incredible teachers and #BBMAFamily do each day! As part of his visit, Representative Gullett toured our beautiful school and learned how our spaces encourage active learning, play, and curiosity in a safe and nurturing environment. He spent time with our teachers and staff members and heard firsthand the passion that they have for our mission – nurturing little minds and growing big hearts. Most importantly, Representative Gullett had the privilege of spending time with our precious students! He was able to talk with them and see their kindness, curiosity, and excitement for himself before reading A Magnificent Field Trip to the Governor’s Mansion by Malcolm Mitchell to our attentive young learners. At Big Blue Marble Academy, we understand the importance of early childhood education, and we are so grateful to be trusted by thousands of parents with the nurturing and development of our precious young learners! The first five years are such an important time where our students are able to learn and grow cognitively, socially, and emotionally in order to take on the world around them. Thank you to Representative Gullett for joining us, and thank you to Voices for Georgia’s Children for your work in organizing and supporting this celebration of early childhood education. We’re proud to be playing a role in educating Georgia’s children as they strive to reach their fullest potential! #GAPreKWeek #BBMAHeart #ChildcareMatters #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #HopeForTheFuture #Growth #EarlyEducation #BBMAFamily

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our hearts go out to all those impacted across the affected regions. At BBMA, we believe in the power of community, and we’re here to support our families, friends, and neighbors during this challenging time. Whether you need assistance or are looking to help others, we encourage you to explore the following resources: 🌎South Carolina Resources: https://scor.sc.gov/Helene 🌎USA Federal Resources: https://lnkd.in/eBX3DHux 🌎Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC: https://lnkd.in/ewVDbZZp 🌎Georgia Emergency Management: https://lnkd.in/gYVhcF_s 🌎North Carolina Hurricane Helene Resources: https://lnkd.in/ei_3CfiP 🌎Tennessee Emergency Assistance: https://lnkd.in/gy5zqdXB Let’s come together and lift each other up. We’re in this together, and with compassion, we will rebuild and recover stronger than ever. Stay safe, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help. 💙💚 #HeleneRecovery #BBMAFamily #CommunitySupport #BBMAHeart

🌱 Growing Together: BBMA's Commitment to Expanding Quality Early Education We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our BBMA family with the addition of our 76th location: BBMA Windy Hill in Marietta, Georgia. This new center further strengthens our presence in the Atlanta area, allowing us to provide exceptional early childhood education and care to even more busy families in the community. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to supporting families by offering a Global curriculum and maintaining the high standards of care that are the hallmark of BBMA. Celebrating our 76th location reflects our ongoing commitment to making a meaningful difference in children's lives. We’re excited about the journey ahead and look forward to the positive contributions BBMA Windy Hill will bring to the community. #BBMAheart #Growth #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BBMA #GlobalCurriculum #Atlanta #Expansion

Exciting news! BBMA Crane Brook is now a four-star certified program, having met the highest standards of quality care through the Texas Rising Star program! 🌟 This certification reflects our commitment to providing exceptional early learning experiences that positively impact the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of the children we serve. We're proud to exceed expectations and deliver the highest level of care to our community. 💙💚🌎 #BBMAExcellence #TexasRisingStar #HighQualityChildCare #BBMAHeart

We are grateful to local authors Rosalind and Maggie Bunn for making our Back to School Bash at BBMA Paulding a memorable event! Thank you for sharing your wonderful book, "All Aboard, Georgia!" with our community. #BBMAHeart #BBMA #EarlyChildhood #Education #ECE

Our CEO Jeff Wahl and COO Lynn Albright Daniels recently wrapped up a trip visiting BBMA locations in South Carolina with our District Manager, Jeanna Chappell. During their visits, they were able to spend precious time with our young learners – joining them in their classrooms and reading some of their favorite books! Jeff Wahl also took time at each school to read his favorite children’s book, May There Always Be Sunshine by Jim Gill.  This story, based on a traditional Russian folk song, is inspired by a 4-year-old’s wish for the world, and it encourages our students to share their hopes and dreams. During Jeff and Lynn’s visits, they also spent time with school staff to better understand the support and resources they need to continue to improve the environment we create for our young learners. This quality time with our center directors, teachers, and students is priceless as we continue to bring the BBMA mission to new communities across the country. We’re so proud to have leaders at BBMA who understand that our most important work takes place in our classrooms, and we can’t wait to see which schools they visit next. https://lnkd.in/eZ-vhT5T #BBMAHeart #ChildcareMatters #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #HopeForTheFuture #HeartfeltLeadership #Growth #EarlyEducation #BBMAFamily

When the county won’t let you have a sign due to road work… you become the sign! Now enrolling for back-to-school! Does it get more dedicated than this? https://lnkd.in/e32hbh5K #BBMAHeart #BBMA #Earlychildhoodeduction #ECE #mondaylaughs

A special thank you to Commissioner Todd Levent who engaged in some child's play with us at our Campground Rd location in Forsyth County, Georgia. “At Big Blue Marble Academy, we are proud to teach our young learners the importance of making a difference around the world and in their communities,” Shelley Thiele, District Manager with Big Blue Marble Academy, told FCN. “Because of this, we work to surround students with active local leaders, like Commissioner Levent, to serve as role models. All of us truly enjoyed having the Commissioner as our guest reader." Read more about our Putt-Putt with Pops mini golf event: https://lnkd.in/eVX5ykGS #BBMAHeart #localleaders #BBMA #EarlyChildhood #Education #ECE

Thank you, Educated Analytics! Your data intelligence tools have been crucial in helping BBMA identify optimal locations for expansion. Together, we're bringing high-quality early childhood education to more children and families. Here’s to many more successful milestones! #BBMA #EducatedAnalytics #Datadriven #EarlyEducation #Partnership #Data #Growth

Today, we proudly celebrate Juneteenth and highlight the incredible work of Tiffany McKinley, a dedicated BBMA District Manager and the author of "Isaac Learns About Juneteenth." Through her heartfelt storytelling, Tiffany brings the spirit of Juneteenth to life for young readers, fostering cultural awareness and understanding. Tiffany's dedication to education and her passion for inspiring young minds embody the values we hold dear at BBMA. Join us in honoring Juneteenth and recognizing the positive impact of Tiffany's work. Happy Juneteenth! 🌍❤️ #Juneteenth #Inspiration #BBMALearns #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #TiffanyMcKinley #BBMAHeart Want your copy? Check out ways to purchase a copy of this great book! https://a.co/d/0fp4bNXY