Center-based care

Center-based care refers to organized child care services provided in dedicated facilities, such as daycare centers, preschools, or childcare centers, where multiple children are cared for by trained professionals. These centers offer structured programs that promote social, emotional, and developmental growth through activities, play, and learning experiences. They are typically licensed and regulated to ensure safety and quality standards are met. Center-based care supports working parents by providing reliable, supervised environments for children during the day, fostering early education, social skills, and health in a shared, community setting.