Meaning of the word daycare in English

What does daycare mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

daycare

US /ˈdeɪˌkɛr/
UK /ˈdeɪˌkɛə/

Noun

care for children or elderly people during the day, especially while their parents or guardians are at work

Example:
We enrolled our daughter in a local daycare center.
Many working parents rely on affordable daycare services.