Crèche or creche (from Latin ''cripia'' "crib, cradle") may refer to:
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Child care center, an organization of adults who take care of children in place of their parents
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Nativity scene, a group of figures arranged to represent the birth of Jesus Christ
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Preschool or nursery school
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Crèche (zoology) The crèche (from French) in zoology refers to care of offspring in a group or colony. Many species such as common eider, lions, and penguins form crèche and exhibit group behaviours. Crèches can serve different functions and purposes depending on ...
, animals taking care of young that are not their own
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