day care

• Service de garde et de prise en charge de jeunes enfants, de personnes âgées ou de personnes ayant des besoins spécifiques pendant la journée, généralement pendant que les membres de leur famille travaillent ou sont occupés ailleurs.

A service providing care and supervision for young children, elderly people, or individuals with special needs during the daytime, typically while their family members are at work or otherwise occupied.

1. Childcare serviceA2formal

   A service providing care and supervision for children during the day, typically for working parents.

   garde d'enfants

   • She drops her son off at day care before work.
   • The day care center offers educational activities for toddlers.
   • Many parents rely on day care for their young children.

2. Adult day careB2formal

   A service providing care and social activities for elderly or disabled adults during the day.

   accueil de jour

   • The adult day care center helps seniors stay active and social.
   • He takes his mother to day care while he works.
   • Day care for the elderly often includes meals and therapy.