childcare

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Noun childcare has 1 sense

childcare, child care - a service involving care for other people's children
--₁ is a kind of service
--₁ has particulars: daycare, day care

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Childcare

Noun: The act or practice of looking after and taking care of children.

Example sentence: The young couple hired a reliable nanny for their baby's childcare needs.

Adjective: Referring to services or facilities that provide care and supervision for children.

Example sentence: We found a great childcare center near our house with qualified staff members.

Adverb: Indicating the manner in which someone provides care for children.

Example sentence: The grandmother lovingly and attentively performed childcare duties for her grandkids.