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day care
(redirected from Daycare center)

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day care
Etymology: OE, daeg + cearu
a specialized program or facility that provides care for preschool children, usually within a group framework, either as a substitute for or an extension of home care, particularly for single parents or for two parents both employed outside the home. Day-care groups vary in size and function and range from casual neighborhood parent-supervised play groups to formal nursery schools or organized centers run by trained personnel. Most day-care programs incorporate a daily schedule of quiet play, outdoor activities, group games and projects, creative or educational play, and snack and rest periods.


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A number of amenities at the park enhance the work environment, including a cafeteria, 24-hour access, roving security services, onsite management and an adjacent daycare center.
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The cost of enrollment for the youngest children accepted at each daycare center ranged from $100 to $525 per month (mean: $350.
 
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