Daycare, also known as child care or preschool, refers to a facility or program that provides supervised care and early education for young children during the day. It offers a safe and nurturing environment for children, typically between the ages of 0 to 5 years, while their parents or guardians are at work or unavailable to care for them.
Daycare centers or providers are responsible for meeting the basic needs of children, such as feeding, diaper changing, and nap times, as well as engaging them in age-appropriate activities to support their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Daycare plays a vital role in supporting working families by offering a reliable and structured setting for children to learn, grow, and interact with peers under the guidance of trained caregivers and educators.