childcare

[chahyld-kair]

noun

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

adjective

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

childcare

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of childcare¹

First recorded in 1910–15; child + care

Example Sentences

From 1 September, working parents in England have been able to access 30 hours of childcare during term time for children aged nine months to four years old.

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At a nursery in Machen, childcare was a big concern for the staff, but so was the closure of the swimming pool in Bedwas.

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Mr Villate unfurls plans to show off the lakes, a childcare centre and other buildings which he says should be ready in under two years.

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He said Plaid was ready to "replace" Labour, and he promised universal childcare to all families of children aged nine-months to four-years.

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The government has introduced 30 hours a week of funded childcare for working parents and is undertaking a review of parental leave.

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