as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
children excited about starting preschool
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Although the Utah resident had previously sent her children to preschool, the transition to elementary school felt significant.
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Colorado is moving toward making good on its promise of free, full-day preschool for all children.
—John Frank, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
The preschool was one of the many businesses in Florida to receive a loan from the Small Business Administration to keep doors open during the pandemic.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Wayne Local Schools: Aug. 20 (grades 6-12), Aug. 22 (grades 1-5), Aug. 23 (kindergarten), Aug. 26 (preschool).
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 July 2024
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Colorado is moving toward making good on its promise of free, full-day preschool for all children.
—John Frank, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
The preschool was one of the many businesses in Florida to receive a loan from the Small Business Administration to keep doors open during the pandemic.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Wayne Local Schools: Aug. 20 (grades 6-12), Aug. 22 (grades 1-5), Aug. 23 (kindergarten), Aug. 26 (preschool).
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 July 2024
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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschool. Accessed 27 Sep. 2024.
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