day care

Example Sentences

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Many provided little more than glorified day care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Most caregivers do not delve into the details of the cost of a private room versus a shared room, or adult day care versus home care, until they are in the thick of it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

As a middle-income worker, she qualifies for California-subsidized day care for her 7-month-old daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

A majority favor universal day care, while just 18% oppose it.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

The little girl had to pick up the baby at day care and watch him until Caroline got home at about 8:00 p.m., which means she didn’t get much chance to go outside and play.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich