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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

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

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

She spoke almost no English and couldn’t afford day care for Alyah.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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