day care
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪ ˌkɛər/
Also written: daycare. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.
Definition
Supervised care provided for children or elderly people during the day while their primary caregivers are at work or otherwise occupied.
Examples
We need to find a reliable day care for our toddler before I start my new job.
The local community center offers affordable day care services for working families.
Many elderly residents attend adult day care to socialize and receive assistance during the day.
Synonyms of day care
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