Buford First UMC Preschool
We are committed to provide a variety of experiences for your child to grow physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Registration 2025-2026
Registration opens on January 22nd to currently enrolled students and siblings, and BFUMC members. It is open to the public on January 29th. Registration remains open until all spots fill up.
Class Offerings:
2 day two-year-old (M/W or T/TH): $245/month
3 day three-year-old (T-TH): $265/month
4 day three-year-old (M-TH): $285/moth
4 day four-year-old (M-TH): $290/month
5 day four-year-old (M-F): $350/month*
About Us
Buford First UMC Preschool offers a variety of experiences for your child to grow physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. A child should be the age of the class registered for by September 1, 2025 (we follow the Gwinnett County School calendar with the exception of start and end dates). Please note that Buford First UMC members and their siblings receive a 10% discount on these rates.
The student/teacher class ratios are 12:2 for Two’s and Three’s and 16:2 for Pre-K. We offer Chapel, Music, and Spanish. Available after-school activities include Creative Movement and Dance and Playball.
There is a non-refundable registration fee that is the same cost as the monthly tuition. This is due at the time of registration. There is also a one-time Activity Fee for $100. This fee is used to cover expenses associated with in-house field trips, supplies for classrooms, activities throughout the year, and general operating expenses.
We use the early education app “Brightwheel” for payments, direct communication between your child’s teacher and the director, pictures, calendar, and newsletters.
Program of Excellence
Buford First UMC Preschool first began in 1984. Our program is accredited through the United Methodist Preschool Association of the North Georgia Conference as a Program of Excellence. The Preschool is run by our Director, who is under the supervision of our Preschool Advisory Committee (PAC), which is made up of church members, Preschool teachers, and parents. The PAC’s purpose is to set tuition rates and other fees, approve Preschool budgets, and set policy for the Preschool.
We believe that the very early years of a child’s school years should be rich and happy. We strive to create an atmosphere where children are accepted and loved for who they are, where they are encouraged to communicate with adults and other children, and where they are guided into new experiences and shown the joy and wonder of learning. Our program has been planned to teach your child these skills and to provide experiences that will help your child grow physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Preschool Staff
Leandre Majerus, Director of the Buford First UMC Preschool, joined the Preschool program as a teacher in 2006. She was promoted to Director in 2011. Prior to Buford First UMC, she was a public school teacher. Leandre is married with two teens.
Leandre’s interest in early childhood development comes from a genuine love for children. She personally enjoys the opportunity to work with the Preschool’s little ones. State-certified, she is an integral part of our school team.
All staff members and teachers are CPR, First-Aid, and fire safety certified. All staff members annually complete at least 10 hours of classroom training that is certified by Bright From The Start.
Direct Preschool Phone:
770-945-4161
Fax: 770-945-7886
preschool@BufordFirstUMC.org
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tours are by appointment only from 9:30-11:30 M-TH. Call the preschool to set up a time.
Please call the Preschool at 770-945-4161 or email Preschool@BufordFirstumc.org for more information.
Testimonials
“Best preschool in the world!”
“Overall extremely happy and grateful for the program and staff!”
“My son went here starting in the 2’s through Pre-k and he absolutely loved it. I love all the staff and I love how the director goes above and beyond for the children!”
Preschool Calendar 2024-2025
*5 day four-year-old class will be available as long as the demand is there. Otherwise it will remain a 4 day class.