prekindergarten
/priˈkɪndərˌɡɑrtən/
adjective
- Relating to the year or level of schooling before kindergarten.
- Prekindergarten students learn through play and structured activities.
- The school district is expanding its prekindergarten classes to serve more families.
- She works as a prekindergarten teacher at a local elementary school.
noun
- A school or class for children who are too young for kindergarten, usually around ages 3 to 4.
- Many parents look for a good prekindergarten to help their children prepare for elementary school.
- The prekindergarten program focuses on basic social skills and early learning.
- My daughter started prekindergarten this fall and loves playing with the other kids.