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Creche: meaning, definitions and examples

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creche

 

[ kreɪʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

childcare facility

A creche is a place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied. It is often used for infants and toddlers, providing an environment that is safe and nurturing. Creches may offer structured activities to promote early childhood development and can vary in size, facilities, and staff qualifications. They can also be affiliated with schools or community centers.

Synonyms

childcare center, daycare, nursery

Examples of usage

  • She took her baby to the local creche.
  • The creche provides a play area for toddlers.
  • He worked at a creche during the summer.
  • Parents trust the creche to look after their children.

Translations

Translations of the word "creche" in other languages:

🇵🇹 creche

🇮🇳 बालवाड़ी

🇩🇪 Krippe

🇮🇩 tempat penitipan anak

🇺🇦 дитячий садок

🇵🇱 żłobek

🇯🇵 保育園

🇫🇷 crèche

🇪🇸 guardería

🇹🇷 kreş

🇰🇷 어린이집

🇸🇦 الحضانة

🇨🇿 jesle

🇸🇰 jasle

🇨🇳 托儿所

🇸🇮 vrtec

🇮🇸 barnagarður

🇰🇿 балабақша

🇬🇪 ბავშვთა ბაღი

🇦🇿 uşaq bağçası

🇲🇽 guardería

Etymology

The term 'creche' originates from the French word 'crèche', which means 'crib' or 'manger', referring to the place where the baby Jesus was laid. The usage of 'creche' to describe a childcare facility emerged in the 19th century as the concept of caring for infants and young children during the daytime became more formalized. Early creches were established in response to the needs of working parents, particularly mothers, who required safe and nurturing environments for their children while they were engaged in work outside the home. Over the years, the concept evolved and creches became widely integrated into various communities, offering not just care, but also early education and socialization opportunities for young children.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,648 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.