Crèche

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Crèche (also spelt creche) is a French word that means crib. In English it may mean:

• Day care centre (especially in some Commonwealth countries), an organisation of adults who take care of children in place of their parents.
• Nativity scene (especially in North America), a group of figures arranged to represent the birth of Jesus Christ. Also called "crib," especially in some Commonwealth countries.

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