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

But Mamdani's experimental plan to open five pilot stores on unused city land, as well as free buses and subsidized childcare, is still only small-scale -- and not universally welcome.

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"Everything is so expensive these days – from putting petrol in the car to childcare," she said.

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Many parents writing up toy lists are coping with higher childcare bills, plus knock-on tariff costs steeped into prices.

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The 26-year-old says that being self-employed allows her to be flexible with her working hours, which helps with childcare.

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The Dayforce study comes as Americans grapple with higher housing, healthcare, transportation and childcare costs — all immediate needs that can push retirement savings to the back burner.

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