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