daycare center

Supervised toddler spot

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

Centers typically serve children from infancy through preschool age, providing supervision, meals, and early learning activities.

Also called daycare, day care, or childcare center: She drops the kids at daycare before work.

childcare

crèche

Christmas nativity display

nanny · babysitter · toddler · infant · preschooler · au pair · minder · guardian · drop-off · pick-up

nurturing

bonding

Forming close connections

gentleness · patience · reassurance · security · empathy · kindness · cuddling · nap time · soothing · attachment

development

learning

Gaining knowledge gradually

literacy · numeracy · curriculum · enrichment · readiness · skills · foundation · teacher · instruction · classroom

play

toys

Objects for amusement

playground · sandbox · swings · slides · climbing · playmates · imagination · creativity · dress-up · role-play

safety

supervision

Overseeing people or processes

outlet covers · health checks · emergency contacts · sign-in · sign-out · background checks · first aid · allergy management · incident reports · secure entry

Categories
Opposites
care arrangement

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Assistance provided at residence

stay-at-home parent · parental care · nanny · au pair · family care

life stage institution

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Long-term eldercare residence

elder care facility · assisted living facility · hospice · retirement home · senior center

educational formality

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Place of instruction

elementary school · academy · classroom · university · boarding school

Family

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