UMC Preschool – Burlingame

UMC Preschool – Burlingame offers stimulating and varied activities that include self-directed play as well as creative and cooperative play. The program uses these activities to support each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.

• Ages: 18 months–5 years old
• Schedule: 2, 3, and 5 day a week program options

Program Director Teresa Campbell leads UMC Preschool – Burlingame. The preschool is a non-profit, play-based, non-sectarian program that operates as a full and part-day, year-round preschool for children 18 months to 5 years of age. The program uses a co-op approach with small class sizes and focuses on creating a diverse, accessible environment. UMC Preschool – Burlingame holds Facility License Number 414004787 and is affiliated with the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools (CCPPNS) and the San Mateo Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools (SMCPPNS). Its mission is to provide and facilitate a warm, supportive atmosphere in which children can develop positive feelings about their first school experience.

Parents describe UMC Preschool – Burlingame as having a warm and welcoming community, with several families noting that all three of their children have attended the program. One parent highlights the co-op approach, community, and teachers, and values being able to spend time easing their children into the school process. Another parent notes that teachers are enthusiastic and that small class sizes allow teachers and parents to get to know each child, with co-op parents helping tidy the classroom, set up projects, supervise, and play with the children. Families also mention that they appreciate the range of classes and times and that co-oping allows them to feel involved as parents.

Last updated March 23, 2026.