Alternative to a nanny

DAYCARE

Think of a supervised setting where children play and learn while parents are at work or busy during the day.

When you need childcare but don’t want a full-time nanny, "daycare" is a common alternative where kids are looked after in a group setting. The clue plays on the idea of comparing in-home care (a nanny) to a facility-based option. It’s straightforward—no wordplay or tricks—just a direct swap between two well-known childcare solutions.