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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

Many provided little more than glorified day care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Most caregivers do not delve into the details of the cost of a private room versus a shared room, or adult day care versus home care, until they are in the thick of it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Williams said that the day care continues to follow required procedure and has turned the video footage over to the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

When we were too little for school, Sal and I went to day care together at a lady’s apartment down the block.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead




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