Definition

A place where children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work or busy with other activities.

Example

She takes her son to daycare every morning before going to work.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new daycare opening in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I saw that! It looks really nice and safe for kids.

I might enroll my daughter there; it seems perfect for her age.

Definitely! A good daycare can make a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daycare is formed from "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning a period of 24 hours) and "care" (from Old French "carer", meaning to take care of). The word refers to a place where children are cared for during the day.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'day' as a time period and 'care' as looking after someone — daycare is where children are looked after during the day.

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