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day care

[dey kair] / ˈdeɪ ˌkɛər /


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Ashton, the father of an 11-year-old girl, said he has installed new fencing and a privacy screen so his business cannot be seen from the day care.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Ashton, 40, said the large rear parking lot at his previous location shared a fence with Rainbow School, another day care and preschool, without controversy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Placing an infant in an early childhood or day care center can cost parents annually an average of $15,000.

From Salon Mar. 20, 2026

Many provided little more than glorified day care.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 8, 2026

And there he is, hardly any bigger now than he was in day care, and he's standing there waving his crutch up at the tree.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick




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