preprimary
adjective
ˌprē-ˈprī-ˌmer-ē 
-ˈprī-mə-rē,
-ˈprīm-rē
variants
or pre-primary
1
: of, relating to, or being the period in a child's life or education that ordinarily precedes attendance at primary school
preprimary children
preprimary schools/education
Preprimary programs are groups or classes that are organized to provide educational experiences for children and include kindergarten and preschool programs.—
National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics2
: occurring prior to a political primary (see primary entry 2 sense 5b)
made a preprimary speech
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“Preprimary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preprimary. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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