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

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Example Sentences

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childcare

Having grandparents nearby can help defray rising childcare costs and offer some peace of mind, according to new data from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Parents who have family support nearby said that they saved about $1,915 per year on childcare by having willing grandparents babysit their kids or having family help buy groceries.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Limited health literacy, unreliable transportation, difficulty navigating a complicated healthcare system, lack of childcare, and unstable housing can all determine whether a new mother receives needed care or goes without it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

She recalled helping one pregnant patient with chronic health conditions who was in danger of missing an important appointment because she lacked reliable transportation and childcare.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

A childcare business is way more serious, though.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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