childcare
noun
child·care
ˈchī(-ə)ld-ˌker 
variants
or child care
: the care of children especially as a service while parents are working
Erratic week-to-week work schedules make it nearly impossible to manage a personal budget or secure childcare.—
David Dayen
David DayenExamples of childcare in a Sentence
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The categories include family-friendly activities, healthcare and safety, education and childcare, cost of living and socioeconomics.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
Shelter services include emergency housing and childcare, employment advocacy and counseling.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
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Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
Shelter services include emergency housing and childcare, employment advocacy and counseling.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
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“Childcare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childcare. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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