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Definition of daycare

daycare

/ˈdeɪˌkɛr/
day · care
Plural:daycares
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• noun

1

North American Daytime supervision, care, and training provided for preschool children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities while their primary caregivers are at work.

Example

"The company offers subsidized daycare as part of its employee benefits package."

2

North American A licensed center or facility that provides daytime supervision and care for young children or dependent adults.

Example

"She drops her toddler off at the neighborhood daycare every weekday morning."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daycare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daycare
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