Morrisville, North Carolina

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About Us

Please call us at (919)-655-0655 or visit our official Morrisville, North Carolina Legacy daycare website if you would like to book a session or if you would like additional information about getting your child enrolled at one of Legacy Academy locations. Thanks!

Frank Turner

Owner

Frank Turner is President of Legacy Academy, Inc. and of our affiliate, Commercial Contractors, Inc. Frank has been actively involved in the construction business for over 20 years and personally oversaw the design and copyright of our building. Frank oversees the site selection and building of each Legacy Academy schools. A successful real estate investor and developer, Frank graduated from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia with a degree in business information systems. Prior to his development of Legacy Academy, Inc., he had a successful career in the high tech industry focusing on telephony and videoconferencing

Melissa Turner

Owner

Melissa is Vice President and partner of Legacy Academy, Inc. In her role as VP, she has successfully overseen the development and opening of every Legacy Academy for Children early care and education center throughout several states. Melissa is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and has had a successful career in banking, managing a billion dollar wholesaler of mortgage loans. She has successfully overseen SBA loan applications with her franchisees. Melissa received Governor Sonny Purdue's appointment to the Georgia Early Care and Learning Board in 2005.

Melissa and Frank served as the owners of Legacy Academy for Children in Oakwood, Georgia from 1997 to 2002. Under Melissa's leadership as the Director of this school, they successfully achieved NAEYC Accreditation in 2000. This hands-on operational experience has proven to be a huge asset as they support new owners. Melissa and Frank are ongoing sponsors of the Autism Georgia Golf Tournament, AFLAC Cancer Center and Dare to Share. Frank and Melissa are the proud parents of two children - two huge reasons for their decision to commit to the early care and education industry.

Laura Johnson

Curriculum Director

Laura Johnson joined Legacy Academy as Center Director for our Morrisville, North Carolina daycare location in November of 2010. She brings with her a strong child care background, in both education and experience. Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Mathematics from Wheaton College in Illinois. She has earned her North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials, as well as her North Carolina Level III Administrative Credentials since moving to the area in 2007. Prior to continuing her career as an Administrator, Laura also taught both Middle School and Pre-Kindergarten. Her passion for children, parents and staff, along with her extensive knowledge of North Carolina child care rules and regulations, make her a great addition to the Legacy Academy team. She looks forward each day to being a part of the children's lives by exploring the world together, through their eyes.

Nicole Bolan

Assistant Director 

Nicole Bolan joined Legacy Academy as the Assistant Director for our Morrisville, NC daycare location in August 2011. She brings with her a solid background in both childcare education and experience.   Nicole earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.   She has also earned her North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials along with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts.   Her lifelong passion is working with children and watching them learn and grow.  With several years of experience in both childcare rules and regulations along with working in the classroom, Nicole is a great asset to our company.

Laura Newman

Quality Assurance and Education Program Specialist

Laura brings Legacy Academy 24 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education as a classroom teacher, Resource Coordinator, Program Coordinator and Director of Education. Laura attended The Ohio State University and holds a B.S. in Elementary Education. She designed curricula for numerous early childhood programs and at one time ran her own education consulting business and facilitated a support group for mothers of large families. Laura was a volunteer patient caregiver for a local hospice agency while providing end of life needs and supporting the primary caregivers. She sits on the board of the Georgia Preschool Association as the Fulton County District Representative, is an Advisory Panel Member of the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA), and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Georgia Association on Young Children and the Southern Early Childhood Association. Her experience with NAEYC includes helping lead two centers through the process of re-accreditation. Laura and her husband Lee reside in Roswell, Ga and have four children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, vacationing in the mountains with her family, decorating, relaxing at home and carving out segments of her day to nurture her soul in order to be the best she can be.

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