as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old children excited about starting preschool

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Recent Examples of preschool Despite such advantages, preschool isn’t for everyone. Daryl Austin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 He is also listed as the operations director of NXT Dream Center, a child-care center in Mountain Home that offers day care, preschool and a kindergarten prep academy, according to the center’s website. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025 In California, families can also access state preschools or vouchers for a program of their choosing, which includes family child-care homes and money to help pay for care from a family member, friend or neighbor. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 In February, Munn spoke with PEOPLE at the TIME Women of the Year Gala in Los Angeles, Calif., and opened up about how her son has recently been transitioning into preschool. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preschool
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nursery
Noun
  • Located in Oak Park, a quiet neighborhood in Chicago, the residence was originally quite modest with a primary bedroom, nursery, and work space.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
  • Across the lavish grounds are two guest houses, a tennis court atop a parking structure, a swimming pool, a nursery, and a nine-hole golf course.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschool. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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