as in nurseries
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 schools
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau last week said investigations were underway involving 84 nursery schools, about 20 elementary schools and about 10 daycare centers in the capital.
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursery schools
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Some of the galaxy's most spectacular stellar nurseries resemble giant cosmic wagon wheels, with spoke-like structures that scientists say were sculpted by shockwaves from stellar explosions and powerful stellar winds.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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However, since clay is nutrient-rich, Jones recommends mixing it with ground soil found at retail nurseries.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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The agency was expected to provide meals, transportation, funding, advocacy, and other services to children in preschools located in some of the poorest neighborhoods in Kent County, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Kate was welcomed by thousands in Reggio Emilia's city square, toured the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre to see the Reggio Emilia philosophy's hub for herself and visited two preschools, among other engagements, during her two-day stay.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Nursery schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery%20schools. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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