childcare center

Where toddlers stay

A childcare center is a facility where young children are cared for during the day while their parents work.

Unlike home-based daycare, childcare centers are typically larger operations with multiple staff members, structured programs, and state licensing requirements: The childcare center opens at 6:30 for early drop-off.

Also called daycare center.

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