daycare
Britishnoun
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occupation, treatment, or supervision during the working day for people who might be at risk if left on their own, or whose usual carers need daytime relief
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welfare services provided by a local authority, health service, or voluntary body during the day Compare residential care
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short for daycare centre
Example Sentences
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The ban could apply to parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, healthcare facilities, gyms and public events.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
In 2025, healthcare companies and social-service providers — daycare, eldercare and so forth — accounted for more than 95% of all new jobs created.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
That’s on top of a high daycare bill.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
The next stage of the research is expected to involve installing improved lighting systems in participating daycare spaces.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Unfortunately, the holiday came and went with only some candy at the daycare center.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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