noun · academic
childcare
UK/ˈtʃaɪldˌkeər/US/ˈtʃaɪldˌker/CHILD·care
The care of children, especially as a service provided by others (e.g., daycare, babysitting).
Examples
“Affordable childcare is a major concern for working parents.”
“She returned to work after finding reliable childcare.”
“The government is increasing funding for early childhood childcare programmes.”
Band 8 sentence
“Expanding affordable childcare provision would not only support working mothers but also boost long-term economic productivity.”
Collocations
- affordable childcare
- childcare services
- access to childcare
Word family
Common mistakes
children care→childcare / child care
I need a child care.→I need childcare. / I need a childcare provider.
Say it for a higher band
5babysitting→6daycare→7+childcare
Synonyms
childcare services
daycare
Easily confused
daycare
“Many parents rely on daycare while they are at work.”
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