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 Weathering the changing child-care landscape In California, roughly 1,100 nonprofit preschools have closed since 2021, according to UC Berkeley research. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Many of the features that make Head Start distinct from mainstream preschools are spelled out in 122 pages of performance standards. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Premium access is offered for free until the end of the calendar year to preschools and childcare centers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 China closed more than 30,000 preschools and primary schools in 2025, new data showed, in the starkest sign yet of the country’s demographic crisis. semafor.com, 20 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschools
nurseries
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  • The versatile design lends itself to nurseries, playrooms, home offices, and casual living spaces alike.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • In addition, children who initially spend time closer to their mothers in prison nurseries exhibit better mental health and academic outcomes than those who are separated from their mothers after delivery.
    The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

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