preschool
US /ˈpriː.skuːl/
UK /ˈpriː.skuːl/

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a school for children who are too young to go to kindergarten
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My daughter attends a wonderful preschool near our home.
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Many parents choose preschool to help their children develop social skills.
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relating to the period of education before elementary school
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The new curriculum focuses on preschool literacy.
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She is a specialist in preschool education.