Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Burlingame

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

89% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Mateo County

2022 median

$2,401

/ month

infant

$1,720

/ month

toddler

$1,893

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $964/month).

Burlingame has 19 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

89% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 19 Preschools in Burlingame

Burlingame Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

First Presbyterian Church Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Genius Learning (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 49 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Kce Champions Llc @ Washington Elementary (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Learning Links

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Morning Glory Montessori School, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Natalia Dontova

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Burlingame

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

One Love Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 49 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Our Lady of Angels Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Palcare Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 121 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

St. Paul's Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Stepping Stone

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 33 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Tiffany Padilla

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Burlingame

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Trinity Lutheran Church of Burlingame

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 10 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Trinity Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Umc Preschool-burlingame

Excellent

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Alina Poberezhna

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Burlingame

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Trinity Lutheran Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

Peninsula Temple Sholom

Good

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Burlingame

Capacity: 164 Est. preschool tuition: $1,450 – $1,950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Burlingame?

Burlingame has 19 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Burlingame?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in San Mateo County is about $1,688 at a center and $1,550 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.