childcare

American  

[chahyld-kair] / ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər /

noun

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

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adjective

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

childcare British  

/ ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə /

noun

1. care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority

2. 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

That could include support for eldercare and childcare, increasing support for maternity insurance and covering the costs of pregnancy and delivery costs, as well as improving health-care coverage at the margins.

From Barron's

"I'd absolutely rather be out there working, but it's not feasible with having to afford childcare," she said.

From BBC

In addition to childcare costs — which you should at least not have to pay while your husband is out of work — there’s diapers, baby formula, sanitary products, clothing and countless trips to the doctor’s office.

From MarketWatch

Top leaders have pledged more childcare relief, including subsidies of around $500 per year for every child under the age of three -- but the measures so far have done little to boost births.

From Barron's

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