playcare

English

Etymology

Blend of play +‎ daycare.

Noun

playcare (plural playcares)

  1. A daycare for small children structured around play activities; daycare in general as contrasted with typically more structured preschools.
    • 1984 June 6, Lynn Johnston, For Better or for Worse (comic):
      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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