day care

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In many states, centers don’t need licenses, making it easier to open one than a day care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Under the planned tax credit in Connecticut, caregivers can receive up to $2,000 a year for expenditures for home modifications, necessary medical equipment and services like home health aides, adult day care and respite care.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Many provided little more than glorified day care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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 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