1. day nurseries or childcare centers where young children are cared for during the day
Usage: British English
2. nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ

Examples

• Many working parents rely on local creches for childcare.
• The council opened three new creches to meet demand.
• Churches often display elaborate creches during Christmas.
• She collected miniature creches from around the world.
• The creche was staffed by qualified early childhood educators.
• Families gathered around the creche on Christmas Eve.