Childcare

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  • noun. The provision of care for a child, especially a preschooler, by an institution or a person other than a parent or guardian.
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  • noun. The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.
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  • noun. a service involving care for other people's children
  • Word Usage
    "And sometimes your childcare is a family member or your partner, who is not willing or able to watch your child when you are available yourself."
    Hypernym
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    service  
    Hyponym
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    day care  daycare  
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