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.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crèches
Noun
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In most preschools, children are separated by age.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The state’s public preschools, public colleges and universities have not been adversely impacted by the state’s support for students in private settings.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though big-box plant stores and global retailers have threatened to price out small nurseries in the area, Johnson said Talini’s serves a niche purpose for gardeners that has helped protect it.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Crèches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cr%C3%A8ches. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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