childcare

American

[chahyld-kair] / ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər /

noun

the care or supervision of another's child, especially at a day-care center.

adjective

Also child-care of, relating to, or providing childcare.

childcare British

/ ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə /

noun

care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority
care and supervision of children whose parents are working, provided by a childminder or local authority

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Etymology

Origin of childcare

First recorded in 1910–15; child + care

Example Sentences

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He promised a "health and care service that works", an education system "focused on equipping every pupil with essential life skills", and "childcare to ease the pressure on family budgets".

From BBC

The double burden for working mothers of managing the brunt of household chores and childcare while also maintaining their careers is another key factor, they say.

From Barron's

Proponents have argued the contracts help support young people into their first jobs and offer flexibility around education or childcare.

From BBC

She said that families of pupils are facing "massive" challenges, like "navigating childcare, access to health services, financial hardship".

From BBC

Unfortunately, there is no nursery this year, which is clearly a major missed opportunity and a disappointment to Olympian moms who had been advocating for childcare support.

From Salon

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