Definition of "preschool" []

• Of, relating to, intended for, or being the early years of childhood that precede the beginning of elementary school. (adjective)
• A school for children who are not old enough to attend kindergarten; a nursery school. (noun)

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• "The closest American counterpart to the Bulgarian Yasli would probably be what we call preschool, though there are also elements of a nursery in there."
• "Disney Junior is already available in 28 other territories outside of the U.S. In launching the channel, Disney says it's broadening the focus from kids age 2-5 to kids 2-7 — a demo it calls "preschool plus.""
• "This preschool is still standing 13-years later, abandoned but completely untouched, enabling the kids to conveniently re-discover their past."