as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
children excited about starting preschool
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Recent Examples of preschool
They are given background checks, CPR and first aid training and are provided a curriculum, should families want to use them to supplement preschool.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
The Doherty Campus spans 5 acres and is home to a lower school for children in preschool through fifth grade.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
With a voucher, children can attend participating private and public preschools authorized by the state.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The business opened its first official preschool in 1993 in Vista that served 150 children, and incorporated three years later in 1996.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
The Doherty Campus spans 5 acres and is home to a lower school for children in preschool through fifth grade.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
With a voucher, children can attend participating private and public preschools authorized by the state.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The business opened its first official preschool in 1993 in Vista that served 150 children, and incorporated three years later in 1996.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschool
nursery
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Wallpaper is a great choice for a nursery or child’s room too.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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Powdery root hormone is available at most nurseries and home centers, and may be ordered online as well.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschool. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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