childcare

noun
UK: /ˈtʃaɪldkeə(r)/
US: /ˈtʃaɪldker/

  1. The care of children, especially by someone other than their parents.

    1. We need childcare for our baby.
    2. The high cost of childcare prevents many parents from working full-time.

  2. A place where children are cared for while their parents are working or otherwise occupied.

    1. The childcare is open from 7am to 6pm.
    2. Finding affordable, high-quality childcare is a major concern for working families.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "childcare" in English means: The care of children, especially by someone other than their parents., A place where children are cared for while their parents are working or otherwise occupied..

The phonetic transcription of "childcare" is /ˈtʃaɪldkeə(r)/ in British English and /ˈtʃaɪldker/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "childcare": "We need childcare for our baby.". More examples on the page.