The education of children too young to attend school, particularly those between the ages of three and five.
 he wants to see nursery education for three- and four-year-olds extended
 Example sentencesExamples
-  Nursery education for all will improve the prospects and opportunities for children across the country.
 -  All four-year-old children are already entitled to receive free nursery education.
 -  Children usually receive three years of nursery education to develop their physical and mental skills.
 -  The provision for nursery education is of a very high quality.
 -  Inspectors have praised staff at the pre-school, highlighting the very good quality of nursery education provided.