day care

• Serviço de cuidado e supervisão de crianças pequenas, idosos ou pessoas com necessidades especiais durante o dia, geralmente enquanto os familiares trabalham ou estão ocupados com outras atividades.

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.

   Creche

   • 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.

   Centro-dia para adultos

   • 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.