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
In most preschools, children are separated by age.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The state’s public preschools, public colleges and universities have not been adversely impacted by the state’s support for students in private settings.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The center also runs its own preschools, some of them state-subsidized, and maintains a waitlist for low-income families waiting for subsidized care.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Then firebombing synagogues, preschools, people’s homes, people’s cars.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Bezos has previously shown an interest in early childhood education through his nonprofit network of tuition-free preschools inspired by the Montessori model.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The state’s public preschools, public colleges and universities have not been adversely impacted by the state’s support for students in private settings.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The center also runs its own preschools, some of them state-subsidized, and maintains a waitlist for low-income families waiting for subsidized care.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Then firebombing synagogues, preschools, people’s homes, people’s cars.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Bezos has previously shown an interest in early childhood education through his nonprofit network of tuition-free preschools inspired by the Montessori model.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschools
nurseries
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Though big-box plant stores and global retailers have threatened to price out small nurseries in the area, Johnson said Talini’s serves a niche purpose for gardeners that has helped protect it.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Preschools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschools. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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