Synonyms for

Preschool

Verb / pri:ˈsku:l / / ˈpri:ˌsku:l / Another word for preschool — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a school for young children, especially those between the ages of three and five years old

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Common collocations

  • preschool years
  • preschool education
  • preschool program
  • preschool teacher
  • preschool age
  • preschool class
  • preschool curriculum

Word family

adjective preschool

Usage note

Preschool refers to the educational stage before kindergarten. While 'nursery school' and 'daycare' can overlap, 'preschool' specifically emphasizes early learning.

Example sentences

  1. I have a lot of fun at preschool playing with my friends.
  2. My little brother is starting preschool next week.
  3. My mom drops me off at preschool every morning before work.
  4. I love my teacher at preschool, she is very nice.
  5. Preschool is a great place to learn new things and make new friends.

Quotes

  • When everything is preschool, nothing is preschool.
  • Preschool is a time when children arrive at school as natural learners, creative and curious, and leave as lifelong learners.
  • Preschool is such a fleeting moment, a time of discovery, of curiosity, of creativity. It is a time when children have a million questions and are driven by an insatiable desire to find answers.

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