Jacksonville News

Big Blue Marble Academy Bartram Park is Now Accepting ELC Vouchers

The vouchers, in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, make early
childcare programs more affordable for eligible families
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 2, 2025) – Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA), a 
leader in early childhood education with nearly 100 schools across nine states, is now
eligible to accept vouchers from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval.
The vouchers provide subsidies to mitigate the cost of tuition for eligible students 
whose families are at or below a certain income level, adjusted for household size.
“We’re proud to be an ELC Voucher partner as it helps us to provide exceptional 
child care and education to young families, regardless of their income,” said BBMA 
Bartram Park Director, Kelsey Blackford.
BBMA Bartram Park also offers a Voluntary Prekindergarten program for families 
with an approved certificate from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval. With 
openings across all ages, this program is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and follows the Duval 
County school calendar. BBMA also offers an affordable wrap program – extending 
the program for any hours and days the center is open.
“We love serving this community and are excited for the new families that this will 
allow us to welcome into our school,” Blackford explained.
BBMA Bartram Park, located at 13926 Village Lake Circle in Jacksonville, is a School 
Readiness Provider and Gold Seal Program, accredited by the National Early 
Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). The school is open Monday through 
Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Interested parents can learn more and schedule a
tour here or by calling (904) 262-7788.
About Big Blue Marble Academy
Big Blue Marble Academy operates 93 schools serving more than 14,000 students, 
providing early care, preschool, after-school care, and summer camp for children 
ages 6 weeks to twelve years. BBMA nurtures little minds through a robust 
preschool curriculum that ensures children are developmentally, socially, and 
emotionally prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Its emphasis on global 
awareness and character development teaches children invaluable lessons, growing 
big hearts that are ready and eager to take on the world. To learn more, visit: 
bbmacademy.com