Childcare


[chahyld-kair] /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər/

noun
1.
the or supervision of another’s , especially at a day-care center.
adjective
2.
Also, child-care. of, relating to, or providing childcare.
/ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə/
noun (Brit)
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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