as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
a single father with two children in prekindergarten
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Recent Examples of prekindergarten
Later that year, Biden sought to create nationwide universal prekindergarten and to vastly expand child care subsidies for families so that none would pay more than 7% of their household income for care.
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Moriah Balingit, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The district said breakfast service would be modified, morning prekindergarten was canceled and afternoon prekindergarten would operate on its normal schedule.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Schools offering prekindergarten are also on the list.
—Leila Darwiche, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
In Salem, Zrike oversaw improvements in attendance and MCAS performance, expanded full-day prekindergarten and strengthened dual-language and early college programs, according to the administration.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Moriah Balingit, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The district said breakfast service would be modified, morning prekindergarten was canceled and afternoon prekindergarten would operate on its normal schedule.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Schools offering prekindergarten are also on the list.
—Leila Darwiche, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
In Salem, Zrike oversaw improvements in attendance and MCAS performance, expanded full-day prekindergarten and strengthened dual-language and early college programs, according to the administration.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prekindergarten
Noun
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In addition to conducting a soil test, asking your local extension agent or independent nursery can help determine the typical soil needs in your area.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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When Officers Jordan White and Chad Cox entered the third-floor apartment, body camera footage showed Pike standing in a closet, which was also Destinii’s nursery, holding the infant.—
Ben Wheeler
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If approved, the development would also allocate space for parks, a preschool and a fire station.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Zamarripa added to the outlet that the twins were due to graduate from preschool on Wednesday, June 3.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Prekindergarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prekindergarten. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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