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
Several other states offer free or subsidized pre-K for at least a certain number of hours per week.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Leonardo left second grade and Romeo first, while Eduardo and Marilú left pre-K 3.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Leonardo left second grade and Romeo first, while Eduardo and Marilú left pre-K 3.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pre-K
Noun
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Records of boxwood plantings date back to the 1700s, and Ohio nurseries' boxwood inventory is valued at over $200 million, the blog reports, citing the Ohio Department of Agriculture.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The other tract under consideration abuts Anglin Drive, next to Weston Gardens, a nursery and garden center with a botanical garden and event venue.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The required curriculum and practicum hours not only prepare the graduates to serve preschool through 12th-grade students, but their families, as well.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Driven by a national shortage of workers and facilities, the costs of day care and preschool in the United States are rising at nearly twice the pace of inflation.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The church has a school for children from prekindergarten through eighth grade.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center is one of five prekindergarten centers operated by the Little Rock School District, which also offers prekindergarten classes at several of its elementary schools.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Pre-K.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-K. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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