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nursery schools

noun

plural of nursery school

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a school for children who are generally less than five years old parents trying to find the right nursery school for their children

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Recent Examples of nursery schools Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau last week said investigations were underway involving 84 nursery schools, about 20 elementary schools and about 10 daycare centers in the capital. — ABC News, 26 May 2026

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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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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, 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

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