day care

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

It’s really a form of day care, ESL- style.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee