Crèche or creche (from Latin ''cripia'' "crib, cradle") may refer to:
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Nativity scene
In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene (also known as a manger scene, crib, crèche ( or ), or in Italian ''presepio'' or ''presepe'', or Bethlehem) is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmastide, Christmas season, of ar ...
, a group of figures arranged to represent the birth of Jesus Christ
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Child care
Child care, also known as day care, is the care and supervision of one or more children, typically ranging from three months to 18 years old. Although most parents spend a significant amount of time caring for their child(ren), childcare typica ...
center, an organization of adults who take care of children in place of their parents
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Preschool
A preschool (sometimes spelled as pre school or pre-school), also known as nursery school, pre-primary school, play school, is an school, educational establishment or learning space offering early childhood education to children before they ...
or nursery school
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Crèche (zoology)
In zoology, a crèche (from a French term for childcare) is an animal behaviour where offspring are cared for as a group by multiple females. Many species such as common eiders, lions, and penguins form crèches and exhibit group behaviours.
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, animals taking care of young that are not their own
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