childcare

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17
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19
Letters
9

Definition of childcare

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.
    “Today most childcare centres are woefully understaffed with poorly paid and underqualified personnel. Child care workers in both the USA and UK are in the lowest tenth of all wage earners.”
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noun

  1. (uncountable)The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.
    “Today most childcare centres are woefully understaffed with poorly paid and underqualified personnel. Child care workers in both the USA and UK are in the lowest tenth of all wage earners.”
  2. (countable)A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.

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Etymology

From child + care.

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