preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool
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In December, Chip and Joanna talked with PEOPLE about the realities of raising four teenagers (and a preschooler), what their kids think about their parents' success and their hopes for the future.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The state’s daycare costs for one infant and one preschooler averages about $1,400 per month–an alarming price considering that 75% of the state’s minimum-wage workers are women.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024
Not too tight or loose, the sunglasses fit just right on a preschooler’s face without any large gaps on the side.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Be sure to explain to your preschooler — and repeat as needed — that not all siblings look alike, and her brother absolutely belongs to her daddy and to her.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
What activities are best for preschoolers at Disneyland (please be as specific as possible regarding your personal experiences with these activities, extra costs, locations, etc.)?
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
This unique 13-piece kit allows your preschooler to set up an entire water system, with pipes of different shapes and sizes, and even a spinning wheel.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
My partner is great at doing his fair share, or even more, of the three daily tasks: dishes, laundry and the kids’ bath time (toddler and preschooler).
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
This 10-pack is sure to delight preschoolers and teens alike.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The state’s daycare costs for one infant and one preschooler averages about $1,400 per month–an alarming price considering that 75% of the state’s minimum-wage workers are women.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024
Not too tight or loose, the sunglasses fit just right on a preschooler’s face without any large gaps on the side.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Be sure to explain to your preschooler — and repeat as needed — that not all siblings look alike, and her brother absolutely belongs to her daddy and to her.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
What activities are best for preschoolers at Disneyland (please be as specific as possible regarding your personal experiences with these activities, extra costs, locations, etc.)?
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
This unique 13-piece kit allows your preschooler to set up an entire water system, with pipes of different shapes and sizes, and even a spinning wheel.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
My partner is great at doing his fair share, or even more, of the three daily tasks: dishes, laundry and the kids’ bath time (toddler and preschooler).
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
This 10-pack is sure to delight preschoolers and teens alike.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
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preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˈskü-lər
: a child of preschool age
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