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Definition day care in American English

day care noun

[uncountable] noun
1

care given to young children while their parents are at work by people who are trained to take care of children. The place where this care is given is called a day care center.

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2

care given during the day to people who need special help, for example because they are old or disabled

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Definition day care in American English