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day care

[dey kair] / ˈdeɪ ˌkɛər /
NOUN
childcare during the day
Synonyms
STRONGEST
child care daycare nursery nursery school preschool
WEAK
after-school care crèche day nursery infant school playschool

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The $35 average hourly rate for a home health aide was only up 3%, assisted living was up 5% and adult day care was actually down 5%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

“I have to make arrangements to make sure that my day care is a priority so that I can be able to go to work,” Locke said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

The first time it happened, the day care received an anonymous call from a woman brusquely asking them to open the door.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

So far, several states including New York, Maryland, and Oregon have released statements that they’re rejecting the new CDC recommendations for school and day care entry requirements.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

Ron II and Adam had both been teachers at the day care Adria and I attended.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles