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 Supreme Court must decide whether Colorado’s requirement that participating preschools comply with nondiscrimination rules is simply a neutral condition on receiving state funding, or an unconstitutional burden on religious exercise. — Preston Green Iii, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Flames from the blaze burned right up to the playground of the synagogue's preschool, Rabbi Jay Siegel recalled. — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Current tuition rates for the school begin at $18,500 a year in preschool and incrementally increase to $40,300 for grades 9 to 12. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Instead of removing Xavier from his class, his Chicago-area preschool gave the family extra support from a social-emotional and mental healthcare team. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026