preschools

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

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Recent Examples of preschools Those include oversight and funding of preschools, childcare centers, home visiting and early intervention programs. Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026 As in most preschools, the majority of Simmons’ teachers do not have college degrees. Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 Educational Enrichment Systems was looking for entry-level support teachers for its preschools in Vista, Chula Vista, National City and Linda Vista. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 Kate was welcomed by thousands in Reggio Emilia's city square, toured the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre to see the Reggio Emilia philosophy's hub for herself and visited two preschools, among other engagements, during her two-day stay. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Residents of Reggio Emilia said Wednesday they were honored the princess had chosen their city and its public preschools for her first visit since her remission. Silvia Stellacci, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 The school, one of the district’s final two parent participation preschools, was identified for closure because of the district’s ongoing fiscal crisis. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum. Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum. Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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nurseries
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  • Technologies that once lived squarely in the realm of science fiction are now entering nurseries, classrooms, and family life at extraordinary speed, capturing the attention of adults and children alike.
    Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026
  • And companies are racing to embed AI into toys, nurseries, classrooms, and eventually robots that live alongside families.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026

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