Kindergarten programs do not incorporate child care services, whereas day care centers primarily focus on offering child care programs for parents. The child care programs may be early morning or after-school programs, as well as full-day child care for infants, toddlers and older children.

day-care centre, institution that provides supervision and care of infants and young children during the daytime, particularly so that their parents can hold jobs.

A child care philosophy is a statement of your center's goals, beliefs and values about the nature of child development, the role of child care, and the methods and goals of education. As a set of principles guiding your center, it is broad and comprehensive, covering every aspect of child care.