daycenter
nounUK /ˈdeɪˌsɛntə/
US /ˈdeɪˌsɛntər/
A place where people go during the day for help, care, or activities.
Grandma spends her mornings at the daycenter, where she plays cards with friends.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A supervised facility where older adults or people with disabilities receive daytime care and social activities.
The daycenter offers meals, exercise classes, and health checks for its members.
3. A place where homeless people can rest, wash, and get support during daytime hours.
The downtown daycenter provides showers and a warm place to sit.
4. A childcare setting that looks after children only during the day, not overnight.
She drops the kids at the daycenter before her shift starts.