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
Families with children in prekindergarten through sixth grade would now be allowed to stay in the same shelter after reaching their second 60-day limit.
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
His predecessor, Bill de Blasio, made enacting universal prekindergarten his signature policy.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The budget provided $830,000 for creating seven new sections of full-day prekindergarten to the school district, which fulfills part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s early childhood education requirements.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
In the 2023-24 school year, 47 sixth graders attended Sanchez Elementary School — the fewest students at any grade level, excluding prekindergarten, according to Texas Education Agency data.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
His predecessor, Bill de Blasio, made enacting universal prekindergarten his signature policy.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The budget provided $830,000 for creating seven new sections of full-day prekindergarten to the school district, which fulfills part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s early childhood education requirements.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
In the 2023-24 school year, 47 sixth graders attended Sanchez Elementary School — the fewest students at any grade level, excluding prekindergarten, according to Texas Education Agency data.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prekindergarten
Noun
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Throughout the uneven gravel, dirt, and often muddy terrain of the nursery, workers carrying plants and pushing carts of compost and potting soil were all donning the same pair.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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The years-long drive to give Florida’s nursery and farm workers landmark health protections from increasingly scorching summer heat appears to have reached a dead end.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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In February, Munn spoke with PEOPLE at the TIME Women of the Year Gala in Los Angeles, Calif., and opened up about how her son has recently been transitioning into preschool.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Reynolds has said this bill is important because of the educational benefits kids get from preschool.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Prekindergarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prekindergarten. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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