noun
daycare
DAY-kair
noun
1
Supervised care for children (or sometimes pets) during working hours, provided by someone other than a parent.
"She drops her son off at daycare on her way to work."
"The daycare center has an outdoor play area for the toddlers."
How to Use Daycare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChildcare provided during working hours, either at a center or in someone's home.
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English often says "nursery" or "childminder" instead.
Common pairings
daycare center
drop off at daycare
Word Forms
daycares plural
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Etymology
From "day" plus "care" — care provided during the daytime while parents are at work.