childcare

[ chahyld-kair ]

/ ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər /

the care or supervision of another's child, especially at a day-care center.

Also child-care. of, relating to, or providing childcare.

Origin of childcare

First recorded in 1910–15; child + care

Coming to the center gives her a measure of relief from long days filled with childcare and housework.

Allah, Mom, and Baklava: Turkish President Uses Mothers and Kids as Political Pawns |Xanthe Ackerman |November 27, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In general, even the most generous vouchers cover less than 75 percent of the market price for childcare.

Free Market Failure: Raising a Kid Is a Rigged Game in the USA |Monica Potts |August 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In France, parents pay for their childcare on a sliding scale based on their income—the rest is subsidized by the government.

Free Market Failure: Raising a Kid Is a Rigged Game in the USA |Monica Potts |August 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In 31 states, childcare has a higher price tag than a college education.

Free Market Failure: Raising a Kid Is a Rigged Game in the USA |Monica Potts |August 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The childcare vouchers were slashed or frozen in the economic downturn, leaving many families worse off.

Free Market Failure: Raising a Kid Is a Rigged Game in the USA |Monica Potts |August 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

childcare

/ (ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə) /

care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority

care and supervision of children whose parents are working, provided by a childminder or local authority