daycare

/ˈdeɪˌkɛr/
noun
  1. A place where children or adults are cared for during the day, especially while their parents or guardians are at work.
    • She drops her son off at daycare before going to the office.
    • Many working parents rely on daycare for their young children.
    • The senior center offers daycare services for elderly people who need supervision.
  2. The care provided for children or adults during the day at such a facility.
    • They chose a daycare that emphasizes outdoor play and learning.
    • The company provides subsidized daycare for employees' children.
    • Full-time daycare can be expensive for a single-income family.
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