as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
attends pre-K
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Recent Examples of pre-K
The Council has repeatedly sparred with Mayor Adams over his handling of the city’s early childhood system, particularly over cuts to pre-K programs for 3-year-olds.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
There is also a Peppa Pig World of Play, an indoor play center specifically for pre-K kids, located in Grapevine Mills Mall.
What rides can my kids ride at the Peppa Pig Theme Park?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
The three-school Lincolnwood School District 74 enrolls some 1,200 students in pre-K to eighth grade.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
District 64 enrolls some 4,600 students in pre-K to eighth grade across eight schools.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
There is also a Peppa Pig World of Play, an indoor play center specifically for pre-K kids, located in Grapevine Mills Mall.
What rides can my kids ride at the Peppa Pig Theme Park?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
The three-school Lincolnwood School District 74 enrolls some 1,200 students in pre-K to eighth grade.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
District 64 enrolls some 4,600 students in pre-K to eighth grade across eight schools.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pre-K
Noun
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Establish a relationship with your favorite nursery workers and greet them by name.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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In January 2024, Aerin announced her first official collaboration with Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s portfolio brand Pottery Barn Kids for a collection of baby gifts, decor, nursery textiles and children’s furniture.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Proceeds will benefit the preschool and support local nonprofits like Poway Life Choices pregnancy center.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ally Sullivan, deputy press secretary for Polis in a statement to Newsweek pointed to Polis' efforts to help people save money, make housing affordable and create universal preschool preschool and kindergarten as to why people are moving to the state.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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His predecessor, Bill de Blasio, made enacting universal prekindergarten his signature policy.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Pre-K.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-K. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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