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kindergarten

[kin-der-gahr-tn, -dn] / ˈkɪn dərˌgɑr tn, -dn /
NOUN
daycare
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NOUN
preschool
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The rate for the MMR vaccines for children entering kindergarten is in the low 80s, still below herd immunity.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

“We’re told, ‘Oh no, your kid needs an iPad in kindergarten.’

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

But the federal government should aim for a deregulated Head Start that prepares needy 3- to 5-year-olds to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Maryland reported in 2024 that only 44% of incoming children were “fully prepared to participate in the kindergarten curriculum.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Dante made a face like he couldn’t believe how kindergarten it sounded.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

"Prolonged air-raid alerts affect not only people's safety, but also the operation of businesses, logistics, transportation, schools, kindergartens," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Heads of kindergartens are given specialized crisis training and emergency supplies with radios, first-aid kits and portable stoves.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Getting vaccinated against hepatitis A has never been required as a condition of entry to California’s kindergartens or child-care centers, however.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2025

Meanwhile, Russia's state media reported that regional schools and kindergartens would be closed on Wednesday.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2024

Their son’s application to several kindergartens met with quick rejections, unaccompanied by explanations.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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