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crèches

noun

plural of crèche

as in preschools

a school for children who are generally less than five years old one of the first cities to establish crèches so that poor women with children could work outside of the home

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Recent Examples of crèches There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025

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The district still plans to evaluate potential changes involving preschools, dual-language programs, and the impact of the proposal on staff.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
And the laws do not apply to stand-alone preschools or daycare centers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department Forestry Division also has been offering free oaks, in addition to other native plants, at its two nurseries in San Dimas and Malibu for years.

— Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Ignoring the Type of Mum Garden mums are sold in garden centers and nurseries in late summer and fall.

— Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

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