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

Her son’s preschool has also opened a phone line for parents to call in to get support. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

During Hidalgo’s second term, the city began transforming its six hundred or so public preschools and elementary schools. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Leniz Cortes, who teaches preschool at Krieger, used sick hours to attend Monday’s protest. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The preschool said Burke was removed from the school, the child’s family and authorities were notified and her employment was terminated following an internal review, according to FOX 29. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026