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kindergarten

[kin-der-gahr-tn, -dn] / ˈkɪn dərˌgɑr tn, -dn /
NOUN
daycare
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NOUN
preschool
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The rate for the MMR vaccines for children entering kindergarten is in the low 80s, still below herd immunity.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

This year, Oklahoma doubled its requirement for elementary students to 40 minutes of recess a day, while Pennsylvania recently began requiring 30 minutes for students in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

America’s education woes begin with 5-year-olds who aren’t ready for kindergarten.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

What it needs is a single-minded focus on preparing kids for kindergarten.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Once a kindergarten gerbil got loose and climbed in Boomer Malone’s desk and died there.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

The state’s measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccinations among kindergartens fell nearly 10% over 13 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Authorities also waived fees for public kindergartens beginning last fall.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

Without the creche she would have struggled to return to work: she didn't want to lean on her own parents, and state kindergartens won't generally take children for a full day.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2025

Getting vaccinated against hepatitis A has never been required as a condition of entry to California’s kindergartens or child-care centers, however.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2025

Their son’s application to several kindergartens met with quick rejections, unaccompanied by explanations.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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