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preschool

[pree-skool, pree-skool] / ˈpriˈskul, ˈpriˌskul /
NOUN
nursery school
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“When you’re a kindergartner, especially depending on where you went to preschool, or because kindergarten is not mandatory in California, you can come to first grade and never have had any formal math,” Melvoin said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Days after the Goleta get-together, Santa Barbara dad Eric Drachman became a celebrity at the preschool of his daughter, Noa, who is soon to be 3.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

Up to 4% of preschool children and 2.4% of UK adults live with food allergies, according to charity Anaphylaxis UK.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

Assistance that helps families get through a child’s preschool years can be particularly invaluable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Barack had moved from an adjunct position to a senior lecturer at the law school, which gave us a tuition break at the university’s Lab School, where Malia was soon to start preschool.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The Supreme Court is expected to hear the Catholic preschools case during its term beginning in October and issue a ruling by June 2027.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

Dawn Uribe, the owner of four Spanish-immersion preschools in Minnesota, said two of her staffers have been detained by ICE.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2026

The first nationwide randomized study of children enrolled in public Montessori preschools found that students showed stronger learning outcomes by the time they reached kindergarten.

From Science Daily Jan. 1, 2026

Buthee said as TK continues to grow, it’s likely that more preschools will find the numbers don’t add up anymore.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 3, 2025

The preschools would fill up with strange ring-eyed children.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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