childcare
Watching the kids
Childcare is the supervision and care of children, especially by someone other than a parent.
The term covers a range of arrangements from informal babysitting to licensed daycare centers, preschools, and after-school programs.
Childcare may also refer to the broader field or industry: The rising cost of childcare has become a major political issue.
As an attributive noun, it modifies related terms: childcare provider, childcare subsidy.
Child supervision facility
- preschoolEarly childhood educational program
- nannyHired child caretaker
- au pairForeign live-in childcare worker
- babysitterHired child caretaker
crèche · childminder · after-school program · Head Start · waiting list · enrollment · tuition · drop-off
Infant waste garments
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- pacifiersInfant soothing devices
- highchairsElevated seats for infants
- strollersWheeled seats for babies
cradles · nappies · swaddling · burping · bibs · nursery · feeding · bathing
Jointly operated enterprise
- playgroupSupervised children's social session
- support networkConnections providing assistance
- family servicesPrograms supporting households in need
- nanny shareJoint caregiver arrangement
drop-in center · support groups · community center · assistance programs · referral services
Notable points of progress
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
- motor skillsCoordinated bodily movement ability
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
- attachmentConnection or fondness
growth · neurodevelopment · temperament · exploration · self-regulation · infancy · toddlerhood · pediatrics
Educational program's content plan
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
- literacyAbility to read, write
- numeracyAbility with figures
Montessori · Waldorf · lesson plans · phonics · pre-K · readiness · circle time · teacher training
Securing hazards from toddlers
- gatesMovable barriers at openings
- car seatVehicle safety device for children
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- safety locksDevices preventing accidental opening
outlet covers · smoke detector · padding · cabinet locks · corner guards · window guards · safe sleep · crib safety
Warm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- cuddlingAffectionate close holding
- empathySharing another's emotions
encouragement · gentleness · holding · hugging · love · nourishment · patience · protection
daycare
Child supervision facility
- preschoolEarly childhood educational program
- nannyHired child caretaker
- au pairForeign live-in childcare worker
babysitter · crèche · childminder · after-school program · Head Start · waiting list · enrollment · tuition · drop-off · pickup
diapers
Infant waste garments
- bottlesNarrow-necked liquid containers
- pacifiersInfant soothing devices
- highchairsElevated seats for infants
strollers · cradles · nappies · swaddling · burping · bibs · nursery · feeding · bathing · bedtime
cooperative
Jointly operated enterprise
- playgroupSupervised children's social session
- support networkConnections providing assistance
- family servicesPrograms supporting households in need
nanny share · drop-in center · support groups · community center · assistance programs · referral services
milestones
Notable points of progress
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
- motor skillsCoordinated bodily movement ability
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
attachment · growth · neurodevelopment · temperament · exploration · self-regulation · infancy · toddlerhood · pediatrics · socialization
curriculum
Educational program's content plan
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
- literacyAbility to read, write
numeracy · Montessori · Waldorf · lesson plans · phonics · pre-K · readiness · circle time · teacher training · learning centers
childproofing
Securing hazards from toddlers
- gatesMovable barriers at openings
- car seatVehicle safety device for children
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
outlet covers · safety locks · smoke detector · padding · cabinet locks · corner guards · window guards · safe sleep · crib safety · water safety
affection
Warm emotional attachment
empathy · encouragement · gentleness · holding · hugging · love · nourishment · patience · protection · reassurance
- Domestic Lifehousework, cleaning, laundry, sewing, family recipes
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- Care Servicesbabysitting, pet sitting, house sitting, daycare, nanny
- caregiversparents, carer, mothers, babysitter, fathers
- family dutiescaregiving, parenting, family support, chores, providing
- family financeshousehold income, income, savings, expenses, monthly expenses
childcarechild neglect
Failure to care for minors
neglect · child abandonment · abandonment · child abuse · maltreatment
childcareelder care
Assistance for seniors
senior care · geriatric care · aged care · nursing home care · adult care
- childcare centerFacility supervising young kids
- childcare facilitiesCenters for supervising youngsters