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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > preschool programs
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preschool programs  

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  • In the United States, preschool is an educational program that purportedly comprises professionally qualified teachers who facilitate the learning of young children between the ages of 3 and 5 preceding kindergarten. The purpose of a preschool education is to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Preschool Programs]

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