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Daddy Day Care

What is daddy day care?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Title Daddy Day Care[1]
Year 2003[1]
Type American family comedy film[1]
Stars Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, Regina King, Anjelica Huston[1]
Director Steve Carr[1]
Writer Geoff Rodkey[1]

Daddy Day Care is a 2003 American family comedy film about two fathers who start a home-based day care center after losing their jobs.

Context

Daddy Day Care is a 2003 American family comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, Regina King, and Anjelica Huston [1]. Directed by Steve Carr and written by Geoff Rodkey, the film follows two fathers who lose their jobs and start a day care center from their home [1]. The day care is named 'Daddy Day Care' [2]. A rival center is run by Mrs. Harridan [2]. The film is rated PG on Netflix [1].

Documented claims

  • Two fathers start a child day care out of their home after layoffs. [1]
  • The day care is called 'Daddy Day Care'. [2]
  • A rival day care center is run by Mrs. Harridan. [2]

Questions and answers

Is there anything inappropriate in Daddy Day Care?

The film is rated PG on Netflix, indicating some material may not be suitable for young children [1].

Was Daddy Day Care a hit?

The sources do not provide box office figures, so its commercial performance is not detailed here.

Is Daddy Day Care a good movie for kids?

As a family comedy rated PG, it is generally intended for family viewing, but individual suitability may vary [1].

Sources

  1. Watch Daddy Day Care — netflix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Daddy Day Care — rottentomatoes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment