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The Academy at Life Fellowship

6400 Henneman Way, McKinney, TX 75070
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026

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About The Academy at Life Fellowship

The Academy at Life Fellowship is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 2, 2026, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy at Life Fellowship has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Academy at Life Fellowship

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1830241
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not report a caregiver leaving her classroom unsupervised in June of 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A caregiver left their classroom unsupervised to have a discussion with other caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

  5. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was in charge of a group of children without an active background check on file. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver without the active background check left the premises, and a caregiver with an active background check supervised the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

  6. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits

      “The operational policies do not include the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration

      “The operational policies do not include the duration of physical activity at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies do not include the type of physical activity that children may engage in at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations

      “The operational policies do not include immunization requirements for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Academy at Life Fellowship

Is The Academy at Life Fellowship licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 2, 2026.

When was The Academy at Life Fellowship last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy at Life Fellowship had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can The Academy at Life Fellowship care for?

200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Academy at Life Fellowship accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Academy at Life Fellowship's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academy at Life Fellowship cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 905-1442 to ask.

What is The Academy at Life Fellowship's phone number?

(469) 905-1442.

Where is The Academy at Life Fellowship?

6400 Henneman Way, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is Stacy Montessori Academy, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).