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
So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?
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CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Then firebombing synagogues, preschools, people’s homes, people’s cars.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Bezos has previously shown an interest in early childhood education through his nonprofit network of tuition-free preschools inspired by the Montessori model.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Parents of qualifying children in Texas will be able to receive the state’s standard school voucher of about $10,000 to attend private preschools, a major win for families and childcare providers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025
While some programs have been boosted by local funds, over 8,000 children under the age of five are being impacted by the funding lapse as their preschools shut down along with the government.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
At the time, Zapp had just moved into her first home with her husband and was busy looking for preschools for her son, who was four at the time.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Then firebombing synagogues, preschools, people’s homes, people’s cars.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Bezos has previously shown an interest in early childhood education through his nonprofit network of tuition-free preschools inspired by the Montessori model.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Parents of qualifying children in Texas will be able to receive the state’s standard school voucher of about $10,000 to attend private preschools, a major win for families and childcare providers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025
While some programs have been boosted by local funds, over 8,000 children under the age of five are being impacted by the funding lapse as their preschools shut down along with the government.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
At the time, Zapp had just moved into her first home with her husband and was busy looking for preschools for her son, who was four at the time.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschools
nurseries
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The University of Geneva researcher also explained why direct collapse black holes and their nurseries aren't found in the local, modern-day universe, saying that the conditions needed include a lack of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In desperate situations, the nurseries spray chemical insecticides twice a week.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Preschools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschools. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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