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.—
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Kat also worked throughout high school as director of recruitment and as a chapter member of the International Children’s Advisory network, whose 35 chapters partner with local hospitals to support and advocate for patients and provide childcare while parents learn about diagnoses.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Individual graduation plans and supportive services are available to help students arrange childcare, mental health services, and transportation.
—Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Housing, healthcare and childcare are especially large chunks of household budgets that families have little control over, said Hannah Stephens, a senior research assistant at the center.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 28 May 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Kat also worked throughout high school as director of recruitment and as a chapter member of the International Children’s Advisory network, whose 35 chapters partner with local hospitals to support and advocate for patients and provide childcare while parents learn about diagnoses.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Individual graduation plans and supportive services are available to help students arrange childcare, mental health services, and transportation.
—Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Housing, healthcare and childcare are especially large chunks of household budgets that families have little control over, said Hannah Stephens, a senior research assistant at the center.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 28 May 2026
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“Childcare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childcare. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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