Synonyms of preschool

preschool

noun

ˈprē-ˌskül 

as in nursery

a school for children who are generally less than five years old

children excited about starting preschool

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nursery
• crèche
• prekindergarten
• nursery school
• pre-K
• day nursery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preschool

The district is receiving $15,058 in federal funding and another $124,660 from the Tennessee special education preschool grant, which together cover about 22% of Lakeland’s total costs. — Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 27 Aug. 2026

For Anzel, the lack of communication compounded the distress of losing her daughter’s preschool. — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Four children lived in the house, which is just steps from a church and a preschool. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The high court’s upcoming term will also include various other major cases, including a case involving religious rights and schools over Colorado barring Catholic preschools from its universal preschool program. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026