playschool
Early childhood center
A playschool is a preschool or nursery program for young children, typically ages two to four, emphasizing play-based learning rather than formal instruction.
The term is more common in British English; Americans more often say preschool or pre-K: She enrolled her daughter in the local playschool.
Also spelled as two words: play school.
One providing daily assistance
- nannyHired child caretaker
- babysitterHired child caretaker
- supervisionOverseeing people or processes
- minderSupervisory caretaker
guardian · childminding · crèche · daycare · safety · monitoring · attendance · pickup
Very young children
- preschoolersChildren aged three to five
- totsVery young children
- youngstersPeople not yet adult
- tykesSmall children, fondly
kindergarteners · moppets · rugrats · nippers · sprouts · bairns · playmates · classmates
Recreation period for children
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- toysObjects for amusement
- arts and craftsCreative hands-on projects
- finger paintingArt using digits directly
blocks · puzzles · coloring · sandbox · dress-up · music time
Language's letter system
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- shapesExternal outlines of things
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
phonics · storytime · singalong · circle time · show-and-tell · counting · rhymes · flashcards
Educational instruction space
- nap roomSpace for brief sleep
- cubbySmall enclosed compartment
- matFlat floor covering
- bulletin boardSurface for pinned messages
enrollment · tuition · morning session · pickup line · parent-teacher · open house
Notable points of progress
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- socialConcerning community life
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
- motor skillsCoordinated bodily movement ability
language · growth · readiness · socialization · independence · sharing · cooperation · self-expression
caregiver
One providing daily assistance
- nannyHired child caretaker
- babysitterHired child caretaker
- supervisionOverseeing people or processes
minder · guardian · childminding · crèche · daycare · safety · monitoring · attendance · pickup · dropoff
toddlers
Very young children
- preschoolersChildren aged three to five
- totsVery young children
- youngstersPeople not yet adult
tykes · kindergarteners · moppets · rugrats · nippers · sprouts · bairns · playmates · classmates
playtime
Recreation period for children
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- toysObjects for amusement
- arts and craftsCreative hands-on projects
finger painting · blocks · puzzles · coloring · sandbox · dress-up · music time
alphabet
Language's letter system
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- shapesExternal outlines of things
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
letters · phonics · storytime · singalong · circle time · show-and-tell · counting · rhymes · flashcards · picture books
classroom
Educational instruction space
bulletin board · enrollment · tuition · morning session · pickup line · parent-teacher · open house
milestones
Notable points of progress
motor skills · language · growth · readiness · socialization · independence · sharing · cooperation · self-expression · attention span
- childcaredaycare, babysitter, nanny, babysitting, caregivers
- preschoolpreschool, pre-K, pre-k, kindergarten, daycare
playschooluniversity
Higher education institution
graduate school · college · high school · secondary school · professional school
playschoolboot camp
Initial military instruction program
military academy · cram school · tutoring center · traditional schooling