preschool

A place where young children learn and play before starting primary school.

• My son starts preschool tomorrow.
• The preschool has a large outdoor play area.
• Did your children go to preschool?

Similar words: nursery school

Common phrases: attend preschool, preschool teacher

Relating to children before they are old enough to start primary school.

• These games are for preschool children.
• She studies language development during the preschool years.
• Preschool activities help children learn to share.

Common phrases: preschool children, preschool years

To give a young child education before primary school.

• They preschool their children at home.
• She preschooled her daughter last year.
• How do you preschool children in this village?

Common phrases: preschool a child, preschool children

To receive education before starting primary school.

• The children preschool at the local nursery.
• Her son preschooled at home.
• Some children preschool with a small group of friends.

Common phrases: preschool at home, preschool with someone