pre-K

[/priː keɪ/]
nounpl: pre-Ks
pré-escola
1. A school or program for children aged 3-4 years old, typically before kindergarten enrollment
My daughter started pre-K this fall and loves her new teacher.
Minha filha começou a pré-escola este outono e adora sua nova professora.
2. The grade level or educational stage immediately preceding kindergarten
Pre-K programs focus on social skills and early learning fundamentals.
Os programas de pré-escola focam em habilidades sociais e fundamentos do aprendizado inicial.
In the United States, 'pre-K' refers to publicly or privately funded educational programs for young children before mandatory kindergarten. In Brazil, 'pré-escola' and 'educação infantil' are the standard terms, with government investment in these programs varying by state. The age range and educational focus may differ between countries and institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preschoolnursery schoolpre-kindergartenearly childhood education
Antonyms / Antônimos
kindergartenelementary schoolprimary school

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pré-escola
Most common term for preschool education
Brazil
educação infantil
Official governmental term for early childhood education
Portugal
jardim de infância
Portuguese equivalent, literally 'garden of infants'
USA
pre-K
Standard abbreviation used in American education system

Related Words

kindergartendaycareearly childhood developmentnurserytoddler programheadstart

Related Idioms & Phrases

Head Start program
early childhood education (ECE)
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