noun

childcare

childcare, day care

Good childcare is very expensive.

Good childcare is very expensive.

She works in a childcare centre.

She works in a childcare center.

((noun)) the care of children while parents are at work. Finding affordable childcare is a major issue.

Synonyms: childminding, babysitting, day care; Antonyms: neglect

A compound word from 'child' and 'care'.

Literally means 'care for a child'. Think of the services parents use when they are at work.

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