Expanded Horizons and Enlarged Premises - Welcome to the Freshly Unveiled BBMA Ballentine!
In the heart of Ballentine, South Carolina, a new beacon of early childhood education has emerged. Big Blue Marble Academy Ballentine (BBMA Ballentine) has opened its doors at 1194 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, welcoming families with young learners aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
BBMA Ballentine stands out among early childhood care and education providers due to its comprehensive programs, staffed by certified teachers dedicated to fostering growth and development. The center offers a unique and engaging environment, filled with learning and fun, thanks to BBMA's Passport to Learning curriculum.
The Passport to Learning curriculum is designed to build critical thinking skills and help students meet all developmental milestones. It is play-based and explorative, encouraging curiosity and active learning every day. The curriculum also helps students better understand the world around them, fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
BBMA Ballentine provides expansive indoor and outdoor play spaces equipped with age-appropriate materials. These spaces are designed to encourage exploration, enabling children to learn through play and hands-on experiences. The center also offers planned activities and homework assistance for older children up to age 12, ensuring that family needs are met.
BBMA Ballentine recognizes the importance of compassionate care and convenience for families. It operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., accommodating working parents' schedules. The center uses a parent communication app, aiming to be an extension of each family’s support system, allowing parents to focus on their work while their children are cared for thoughtfully.
This year, BBMA Pre-K students at BBMA Ballentine have achieved remarkable results. They met or exceeded benchmarks across five key developmental areas: language and literacy, cognitive development, social-emotional learning, physical development, and approaches to learning. Moreover, 94% of BBMA Pre-K students met or exceeded kindergarten readiness benchmarks, a testament to the effectiveness of the Passport to Learning curriculum.
Thousands of families across the country have entrusted BBMA with their young learners, and BBMA Ballentine is no exception. The school recently opened in 2025 and invites local families to tour the facility and experience its quality firsthand. With 94 locations across the country, BBMA is making a significant impact on early childhood education, one child at a time.
Parents looking for a preschool that focuses on kindergarten readiness and provides excellent education and self-development for their children could consider Big Blue Marble Academy Ballentine (BBMA Ballentine), which offers a unique and comprehensive program to help young learners meet all developmental milestones. BBMA Ballentine consistently communicates with parents through a dedicated app, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school, allowing working parents peace of mind as they focus on their own lifestyles.
