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preschools

noun

plural of preschool

as in nurseries

a school for children who are generally less than five years old children excited about starting preschool

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Recent Examples of preschools As in most preschools, the majority of Simmons’ teachers do not have college degrees. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 Those include oversight and funding of preschools, childcare centers, home visiting and early intervention programs. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Residents of Reggio Emilia said Wednesday they were honored the princess had chosen their city and its public preschools for her first visit since her remission. — Silvia Stellacci, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 The school, one of the district’s final two parent participation preschools, was identified for closure because of the district’s ongoing fiscal crisis. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum. — Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Educational Enrichment Systems was looking for entry-level support teachers for its preschools in Vista, Chula Vista, National City and Linda Vista. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 Kate was welcomed by thousands in Reggio Emilia's city square, toured the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre to see the Reggio Emilia philosophy's hub for herself and visited two preschools, among other engagements, during her two-day stay. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

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nurseries

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Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Production nurseries are limited in which plants can be dug during the summer season.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

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