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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  1. nurseries
  2. nursery schools
  3. preschools
Noun
  • Bay Area nurseries like SummerWinds teach specific classes on making the most of limited square footage.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Many nurseries or garden centers have soil tests available that are economical and easy to use.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of nurseries
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Those include oversight and funding of preschools, childcare centers, home visiting and early intervention programs.
    — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • As in most preschools, the majority of Simmons’ teachers do not have college degrees.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Definition of preschools
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“Pre-Ks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-Ks. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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