as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
parents trying to find the right nursery school for their children
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Recent Examples of nursery school
Temple Israel includes a nursery school and a religious school for children in pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, according to its website.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
And what’s softer than a nursery school?
—Nicole Frehsee Mazur, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Schanelec shoots exclusively in the natural habitats of Thomas (a construction worker) and Carla (a nursery school teacher), introducing a handful of their friends and colleagues along the way.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
At the nursery school, the grit bin has been locked, CCTV is being employed and there are extra employees to monitor the playground, according to The Scotsman.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
And what’s softer than a nursery school?
—Nicole Frehsee Mazur, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Schanelec shoots exclusively in the natural habitats of Thomas (a construction worker) and Carla (a nursery school teacher), introducing a handful of their friends and colleagues along the way.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
At the nursery school, the grit bin has been locked, CCTV is being employed and there are extra employees to monitor the playground, according to The Scotsman.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursery school
Noun
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In addition to conducting a soil test, asking your local extension agent or independent nursery can help determine the typical soil needs in your area.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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When Officers Jordan White and Chad Cox entered the third-floor apartment, body camera footage showed Pike standing in a closet, which was also Destinii’s nursery, holding the infant.—
Ben Wheeler
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If approved, the development would also allocate space for parks, a preschool and a fire station.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Zamarripa added to the outlet that the twins were due to graduate from preschool on Wednesday, June 3.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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It was already filled with a day nursery, sewing classes and Sunday school.—
Carole Carlson,
chicagotribune.com,
22 Oct. 2021
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The organization’s beginning can be traced back to 1881, when a local women’s group named Western Association incorporated as Detroit Day Nursery and Kindergarten Association to provide a day nursery for working mothers.—
Scott Talley,
Detroit Free Press,
9 Apr. 2021
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“Nursery school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery%20school. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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