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day care

[dey kair] / ˈdeɪ ˌkɛər /


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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

In Malaysia, revenue is forecast to grow 12.3%, supported by higher day care volumes, medical tourism and bed expansion, while margins are set to improve on cost discipline, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

We talked about making baby food and finding day care.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy




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