Playcare

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A daycare for small children structured around play activities; daycare in general as contrasted with typically more structured preschools.

    "I think I'll let Liz go back to playcare tomorrow, Annie. She's better now. Still, I'd hate to let her spread that virus around the day care center!"

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"I think I'll let Liz go back to playcare tomorrow, Annie. She's better now. Still, I'd hate to let her spread that virus around the day care center!"

Etymology

Blend of play + daycare.

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