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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Provision of daytime training, supervision, recreation, and often medical services for children of preschool age, for the disabled, or for the elderly.

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  • noun Daytime supervision, usually of children.

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  • noun childcare during the day while parents work

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