nursery schools

plural of nursery school
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 Expensive nursery schools are where kids are expected to learn and make friends. — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 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. — ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Noun
  • Both hardy mums and florist mums appear at local nurseries for fall displays.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • 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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“Nursery schools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery%20schools. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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