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!