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KIND-uh-gahtn/ˈkɪndəɡɑːtn/

A kindergarten is a school or class for very young children, often before formal primary school: kindergarten enrolment; a kindergarten teacher. In UK sources nursery or Reception is often the twin; preschool is close. Enrolment at kindergarten featured in the early-years table. Mix-up: kindergarten vs garden; kindred. Do not write kindergarten for Year 6.

Meaning

A school or class for very young children, often before formal primary school.

Examples

• “Enrolment at kindergarten featured in the early-years table; a UK source may say nursery or Reception.”
• “A kindergarten teacher featured in the workforce survey, which is the job-title sense.”

Good to know

kindergarten enrolment / teacher / class. UK twins: nursery / Reception. Close: preschool. Trap: garden. Education and citizenship. A class or school for very young children, not KS2.

Near in meaning

nursery, preschool, reception

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