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preschool

[ adjective pree-skool; noun pree-skool ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or intended for a child between infancy and school age:

    new methods of preschool education.



noun

  1. a school or nursery for preschool children.

preschool

/ ːˈː /

adjective

    1. (of a child) under the age at which compulsory education begins
    2. (of services) for or relating to preschool children
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of preschool1

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + school 1
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In California, families can also access state preschools or vouchers for a program of their choosing, which includes family child-care homes and money to help pay for care from a family member, friend or neighbor.

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As part of the race, Jodie is raising funds for The Elizabeth Foundation, which provides education services for babies and preschool children with all degrees of deafness.

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A 5% increase in vaccination coverage can reduce symptomatic influenza cases across all age groups, especially in preschool children and adults ages 65 and older.

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Medical issues and family stressors — also called adverse childhood experiences — can disturb this process, but often aren’t identified until preschool or later, when behavioral or other problems have spiraled.

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It says preschool children should become accustomed to drinking water instead.

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