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
What’s really at stake is fairness for responsible small businesses and whether Denver keeps $13 million a year in local revenue that currently funds critical services like preschool, K-12, and public safety.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
After Weston completed his treatment in October of 2024 and Bennett in August, the pair started kindergarten — having otherwise been unable to attend preschool throughout their treatment.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The preschool was also a collaboration site for the Waukesha School District, offering morning and afternoon 4K classes.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
After Weston completed his treatment in October of 2024 and Bennett in August, the pair started kindergarten — having otherwise been unable to attend preschool throughout their treatment.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The preschool was also a collaboration site for the Waukesha School District, offering morning and afternoon 4K classes.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschool
nursery
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One additional guest stateroom on the main deck can be configured as a massage room, gym, or nursery, for instance.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Friends had already thrown her a shower, and the finishing touches were set on the nursery, except for a crib.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschool. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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