Of an age too young to attend school, unless enrolled in a preschool class
An educational setting designed for children between 3-5 years of age.(children, three to five, years old, ones going to school) (finally, school, ready for it, one who grew)
an educational institution for children too young for elementary school
a facility which provides learning experiences for children who have not attained the age of eligibility to enter kindergarten as prescribed in K
Public or private educational programs for children ages 3 to 5.
Children ages three to five
Traditionally understood to include the provision of early education to 3, 4, and 5 year-old children who are not old enough for kindergarten. Programs usually are administered by state education authorities and are open either half-day or during school hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). This term is also used generically to refer to services for preschool-age children (4 and 5 year-olds). Preschool tends to include pre-kindergartens and nursery schools.
Or pre-kindergarten are educational programs for children 3 & 4 years of age.
nursery school, kindergarten
A beginning group or class enrolling children younger than 5 years of age and organized to provide educational experience under professionally qualified teachers in cooperation with parents during the year or years immediately preceding kindergarten (or prior to entry into elementary school when there is no kindergarten).
Any early childhood program offered to children younger than kindergarten age. Typically part-day, but full-day programs are also referred to as preschool.