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pre-Ks

noun

plural of pre-K

as in nurseries

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

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The versatile design lends itself to nurseries, playrooms, home offices, and casual living spaces alike.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
In addition, children who initially spend time closer to their mothers in prison nurseries exhibit better mental health and academic outcomes than those who are separated from their mothers after delivery.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

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Weathering the changing child-care landscape In California, roughly 1,100 nonprofit preschools have closed since 2021, according to UC Berkeley research.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Many preschools host an open house, where parents, teachers, and children can get to know each other.

— Karin A. Bilich, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026

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