Kindergarten (noun)

1. A school or class for children usually between the ages of four and six.
2. A place where young children are cared for and educated during the day.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from german kindergarten, literally "children"s garden".

Examples:

1. He went to kindergarten.
2. She taught kindergarten.
3. The kindergarten class had 20 students.
4. The kindergarten curriculum included reading and math.
5. The kindergarten had a playground.