as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
a single father with two children in prekindergarten
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Recent Examples of prekindergarten
Sneed has led the center since October 2001, expanding partnerships such as Educational First Steps, Child Care Group, prekindergarten programs with Dallas ISD, and accreditation with the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs.
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The current plan, according to officials at the Florida Department of Health, is to eliminate requirements that children be vaccinated against hepatitis B, chickenpox and haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) in order to attend private or public schools in the state, including prekindergarten.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
Brown’s other two children, in prekindergarten and day care, also received backpacks and school supplies.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Some argue their kids need an additional year in prekindergarten.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The current plan, according to officials at the Florida Department of Health, is to eliminate requirements that children be vaccinated against hepatitis B, chickenpox and haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) in order to attend private or public schools in the state, including prekindergarten.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
Brown’s other two children, in prekindergarten and day care, also received backpacks and school supplies.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Some argue their kids need an additional year in prekindergarten.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prekindergarten
Noun
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This comparison reveals that the early solar system hosted diverse chemical nurseries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Look for a specialized local nursery specializing in tropical species.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Martin helps drop her grandkids up at preschool and pick them up, is available for babysitting in the evening, and can cover if their parents need to go on vacation.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The preschool also offers a Summer Fun Club program running from mid-June through early August, with flexible weekly enrollment and half-day dismissal options.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Prekindergarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prekindergarten. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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