as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
children excited about starting preschool
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Cooper, who was in preschool, was always on the move and loved looking out for his younger brother, who was his best friend, according to the obituary.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argue Musk and his assistants aren’t authorized to access the payment system, could jeopardize confidential information and could block federal funds to states for health clinics, preschools, climate initiatives, and other programs.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Designed for children who are 3 or 4 years old as of Sept. 1 of each school year, Play and Learn is a structured, supportive preschool setting where children can participate in a variety of activities appropriate to their developmental level.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Affordable childcare and increasing access to preschool.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argue Musk and his assistants aren’t authorized to access the payment system, could jeopardize confidential information and could block federal funds to states for health clinics, preschools, climate initiatives, and other programs.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Designed for children who are 3 or 4 years old as of Sept. 1 of each school year, Play and Learn is a structured, supportive preschool setting where children can participate in a variety of activities appropriate to their developmental level.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Affordable childcare and increasing access to preschool.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschool. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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