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childcare

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child-care or child·care (chldkâr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or providing care for children, especially preschoolers: a child-care center; child-care professionals.
childcare n.
childcare [ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə]
n Brit
1. (Social Welfare) care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority
2. (Social Welfare) care and supervision of children whose parents are working, provided by a childminder or local authority
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.childcare - a service involving care for other people's childrenchildcare - a service involving care for other people's children
child care
service - an act of help or assistance; "he did them a service"
day care, daycare - childcare during the day while parents work
Translations
childcare [ˈtʃaɪldkɛəʳ]
A. N → cuidado m de los niños
B. CPD childcare facilities NPL → guarderías fpl
childcare → رعاية الأطفال péče o děti børneforsorg Kinderbetreuung παιδική φροντίδα puericultura lastenhoito garde d’enfants briga o djeci strutture di assistenza ai bambini 児童養護 육아 kinderopvang barnepass opieka nad dzieckiem serviço de cuidado infantil уход за детьми barnomsorg การดูแลเลี้ยงเด็ก çocuk bakımı sự trông trẻ 育儿
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