day nursery
/ˈdeɪ ˈnɜːr.sər.i/
NOUN
1. A facility providing daytime childcare
An institution that cares for and supervises young children during the day, particularly while their parents or guardians are working.
1.1. Daytime childcare facility
A place where infants and young children receive supervision, care, and early learning activities during the day.
Synonyms
- daycare
- day care
- day-care center
- child care
- nursery
- nursery school
- preschool
- playschool
- playgroup
Examples
- Working parents often rely on a day nursery to care for their children while they're at work.
- The local community center offers a high-quality day nursery for children aged six months to five years old.
- Finding the right day nursery can be a challenging task for new parents.
- The newly renovated day nursery boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of caregivers.
- The staff at the day nursery create a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.
Related Words
- infant school
- pre-K
- prekindergarten
- after-school care
- childcare provider
- early childhood education