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Thursday will be the opening day of Montreal’s first adult daycare, and possibly the first one in Canada. It’s the brainchild of the Turner family called iChild.

In a nondescript part of Pie-IX Boulevard, a Montreal first is set to open tomorrow. @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/1IwKsrbaL9 — Billy Shields (@billyshields) June 14, 2017

The daycare is in the basement of an east-end walk-up. Co-founder James Turner said it isn’t aimed at people looking to party on a Friday night — there are rules prohibiting alcohol, drugs or sex inside.

Tomorrow an adult daycare will open in Hochelaga. But its focus isn't what you may think it is… @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/xN2nfWKR7F — Billy Shields (@billyshields) June 14, 2017

Its main focus is corporate clients — such as accounting firms or people in the financial sector, who need a way to blow off stress.

The games and activities in the daycare are designed for team-building.

The daycare isn't supposed to be some Friday night out-type of place. It's intended for office groups in stressful jobs. @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/VFc6a8KvJl — Billy Shields (@billyshields) June 14, 2017

“Typically the more boring your job is, the more you will benefit from this,” Turner said. “Accountants, the tech sector — those are the people who really enjoy this.”

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Six-hour sessions typically will cost $80 on weekdays and $120 on weekends, Turner said. Part of the experience includes juvenile comfort food like mac and cheese.