21 May

Is there a difference between Nursery School and Preschool?

If so what are the differences? Is it an age thing?

Not usually. Some people think preschool sounds more educational but in reality they are pretty much the same. They are usually programs for 3's and 4's although some take 2's. In some Nursery Schools and Preschools the class for the kids who will enter kindergarten the next year is referred to as Pre-kindergarten, some places just call them four year old classes. Confusing, I know. By the way, this explanation covers the US but other countries may use the titles differently.

3 Responses to “Is there a difference between Nursery School and Preschool?”

  1. mageta8 Says:
    May 22nd, 2009 at 3:06 am

    Nursery is for babies and preschool is for toddlers. It's about the age difference.
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  2. EC Expert Says:
    May 22nd, 2009 at 3:27 am

    Not usually. Some people think preschool sounds more educational but in reality they are pretty much the same. They are usually programs for 3's and 4's although some take 2's. In some Nursery Schools and Preschools the class for the kids who will enter kindergarten the next year is referred to as Pre-kindergarten, some places just call them four year old classes. Confusing, I know. By the way, this explanation covers the US but other countries may use the titles differently.
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  3. pebbles_panda Says:
    May 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 am

    In UK a full day care nursery would take children from 12 weeks up to 5 years of age, a nursery school takes children from 3 to 5 years of age and a pre-school takes children from 2 and a half up to 4 or 5 years.

    Hope this helps
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