prekindergarten
Americannoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Over time, this will mean less demand for child care and fewer pupils in prekindergarten through elementary school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
As the child nutrition director for the Haleyville City School District, she has the job of feeding 1,600 students, in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
One big winner in the budget would be Georgia’s public prekindergarten program.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
Of Irvine Unified’s 36,000 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade, Bennett said middle schoolers tend to be roughest with the electronics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
In the afternoon, after the girl comes home from prekindergarten class, they thumb through picture books and play.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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