Thesaurus results for PRE-K

pre-K

noun

ˈprē-ˈkā

Definition of pre-K

as in nursery

a school for children who are generally less than five years old attends pre-K

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Recent Examples of pre-K Lupita Villalobos, who teaches 3-year-olds at a pre-K in Duncanville, Texas, told me that the district gives each student a tablet to use during school. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The District of Columbia’s universal pre-K programs enjoy widespread adoption, with 82% of all 3-year-olds and 94% of all 4-year-olds enrolled in 2024. — Simone Foxman, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Towards the end of the documentary, there’s a moment of victory, as New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announces a plan for universal childcare, including universal pre-k, and a pilot program for childcare for 2-year-olds. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026 The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pre-K

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pre-K

Noun

The Hatch Baby Sound Machine & Night-Light is the perfect nursery night-light for your infant.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
The versatile design lends itself to nurseries, playrooms, home offices, and casual living spaces alike.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Definition of nursery

Noun

Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez will offer instruction in both Spanish and English, starting with preschool through first-grade students this year.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
In June 2026, Los Angeles approved a policy that eliminates in-school screen use for students in preschool through first grade.

— Janice Mak, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of preschool

Noun

Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough enrolled her son, Kireh, in summer camp at ALM Sports Bradenton to help prepare him for voluntary prekindergarten in the fall, according to WTVG and Action News 5.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
The Academy for Sciences and Agriculture, which serves prekindergarten through 12th grade, will have its last day of instruction and its graduation for seniors June 5.

— Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026