as in preschools
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
one of the first cities to establish crèches so that poor women with children could work outside of the home
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Recent Examples of crèches
There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crèches
Noun
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The agency was expected to provide meals, transportation, funding, advocacy, and other services to children in preschools located in some of the poorest neighborhoods in Kent County, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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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
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If that's your plan for your landscape, look no further than tropicals -- and right now nurseries and garden centers have plenty of options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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Types of Watermelons to Grow from Seed Growing watermelons from seed is the only way to get your hands on difficult-to-find varieties that aren’t sold in nurseries.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crèches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cr%C3%A8ches. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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