The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CRECHES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CRECHES
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The straight part
We know that "Minor charges may be admitted in such places" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case minor charges may be admitted in such places = creches.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CRECHES mean?
CRECHES noun- A representation of the nativity scene.
- A hospital for orphaned infants; a foundling hospital.
- A day nursery.
- A group of young who stay together for protection.