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CHYLDK-air/ˈtʃaɪldkeə/

Childcare is care for children while parents work (often uncountable). Nursery and childminder are types. Child care as two words is also seen; one word is common in UK policy. Costs: childcare wiped out the extra shift pay.

Meaning

The care of children while parents work (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Childcare costs wiped out the extra shift pay.”
• “Free childcare hours are not the same as a school place.”

Good to know

Often uncountable. Types: nursery / childminder. Policy: free childcare hours. Cost of living / DfE. Not “a childcare” for one child.

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