die Tagesmutter
Translation
childminder, day mother
Examples
Unsere Kinder gehen zur Tagesmutter.
Our children go to the childminder.
Sie arbeitet als qualifizierte Tagesmutter.
She works as a qualified childminder.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a ((noun)) She works as a childminder.
to go to the ((noun)) The children go to the childminder.
Similar Words
Babysitter, Nanny, Erzieherin (nursery teacher)
Etymology
From 'Tag' (day) + 'Mutter' (mother). Literally a 'mother for the day'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mother figure who cares for children during the day while their parents are at work.