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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

All three candidates spoke in favor of Municipal Code section 41.18, which bars homeless encampments from going up within 500 feet of schools and day care centers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

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




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