Christian daycare & preschool · Ages 6 weeks–12 years

McKinney, TX · (469) 246-2002

Our staff · The Academy at Life Fellowship

Meet the teachers and staff of our McKinney Academy.

Meet the people who make the Academy a place to grow, learn, and belong. Our leaders and teachers share a commitment to children, families, and Christ-centered care.

CDA-credentialed lead teachers

Background checks for all staff

Ongoing mentoring & training

Children and teachers in an Academy classroom
Nelson Eagle, CEO of The Academy at Life Fellowship

Academy leadership

Nelson Eagle

CEO

Nelson began his career as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy before answering a call to Christian ministry. He attended Trevecca Nazarene University and Indiana University, earning degrees in Psychology, Christian Education, and Early Childhood Education.

His childcare experience includes serving as a Center Director and a Regional Manager for KinderCare Learning Centers, overseeing 83 centers across five states and approximately 2,200 employees. He has worked with more than 40 churches and completed 75 consulting projects, including 28 new childcare center startups.

As CEO, Nelson focuses on exceptional care and helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. He and his wife, Nancy, have four children and three grandchildren.

Leadership, learning & family support

Our Academy team

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Director

Latresse

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Relationships, Curriculum & Chaplain

Skyler

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Administrator

Lakeisha

Care & encouragement, every day

Our teachers

Ms. Mytae smiling for a staff portrait

Teacher

Ms. Mytae

A natural nurturer with a healthcare background, Ms. Mytae loves reading aloud with the children in her care.

Come say hello

Get to know the Academy in person.

A tour is a chance to see our classrooms, meet our team, and ask your questions.

Visit us

Conveniently located in Craig Ranch, McKinney, at Life Fellowship Church.

Right off SH 121 where McKinney meets Allen, Frisco, and Plano, we’re an easy drive for families in all four cities, and some of our families come from Melissa.

Address

6400 Henneman Way
McKinney, TX 75070
Craig Ranch, off SH 121 between Alma and Stacy roads

Hours

Monday–Friday
6:30 AM–6:00 PM