Prekindergarten
[kin-der-gahr-tn, -dn] /ˈkɪn dərˌgɑr tn, -dn/
noun
1.
a school or class for young children between the ages of four and six years.
kindergarten
/ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən/
noun
1.
a class or small school for young children, usually between the ages of four and six to prepare them for primary education Often shortened to (in Australia and New Zealand) kinder, kindy, kindie
adjective
pertaining to daycare given just prior to kindergarten, esp. when educational activities are offered
Usage Note
prekindergarten n
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