childcare

2 definitions • 5 examples

care for children, especially that provided by either the government, an organization, or a person while parents are at work or are absent for another reason:

Without affordable childcare, many mothers who wish to work are unable to.

I need to arrange child care for the school holidays.

What childcare facilities does your company offer?

care for a child or children while their parents are at work or are absent for another reason:

What childcare facilities does your company offer?

Without adequate childcare provision, many women who wish to work are unable to do so.