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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 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
Ignoring the Type of Mum Garden mums are sold in garden centers and nurseries in late summer and fall.

— Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of nurseries

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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, ABC News, 26 May 2026

Definition of nursery schools

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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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