kindy

noun

1. (Australia, New-Zealand, countable, diminutive, form-of, informal, uncountable)Diminutive of kindergarten.

   “This means all public kindies in NZ "charge" fees of $1-$2/session just to get by.”

   “We got to kindy today to find that some 'Hoons' had got into the grounds and slashed the wet weather/wind awnings and cut them in half with a knife.”

   “But you are draining the potential killings the PAP foundation kindies may have made. If you started the ball rolling, who else will make a beeline for the PAP kindies. Don't ever consider those privately-run kindies a suitable alternative. They are money-minded outfits that might do more harm than the PAP kindies.”

   “Kids can now start kindy at 2.”

   “K started kindergarten this morning. Wonderful teachers, wonderful Kindy / Preschool, and I'm so glad she's going but at the same time I'm so sad she's growing up so fast :(”