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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Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.
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Production nurseries are limited in which plants can be dug during the summer season.
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Those include oversight and funding of preschools, childcare centers, home visiting and early intervention programs.
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As in most preschools, the majority of Simmons’ teachers do not have college degrees.
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“Nursery schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery%20schools. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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