kindergarten

Kindergarten is a place for young children to learn and play with others. It's usually a school or part of a school that kids go to before they start regular school.

When people talk about kindergarten, they often mean it as a specific type of preschool education. In many countries, including the US, Canada, and some parts of Europe, kindergartens are special schools for children aged 3-6 years old. These early learning centers focus on teaching kids basic skills like reading, writing, and math, along with social skills and how to share with others. Some parents also use the term kindergarten to describe their child's first year in a regular school system, where they're still considered "in kindergarten" even if they've moved up to a different grade level.