childminding
Caring for tots
Childminding is the care and supervision of children, especially as a paid service while parents are at work.
In British English, a childminder typically works from their own home caring for small groups of children, distinct from nursery or daycare settings: She does childminding for three families in the neighborhood.
Hired child caretaker
- babysitterHired child caretaker
- sitterTemporary child caretaker
- daycareChild supervision facility
- crècheChristmas nativity display
naptime · bedtime · diapers · pacifier · highchair · stroller · playpen · cradle
Carefully attentive, observant
- attentivePaying close notice
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
safeguarding · protection · safety · responsible · accountability · trustworthy · reliable · alert
Objects for amusement
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
- creativityCapacity for original thought
fun · laughter · giggles · playtime · blocks · dolls · puzzles · coloring
Forming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- compassionConcern for others' distress
empathy · patience · encouragement · guidance · support · love · comfort · cuddling
Early childhood educational program
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- developmentalRelated to growth stages
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
literacy · numeracy · phonics · readiness · enrichment · curriculum · pedagogy · tutoring
Protective care or control
- guardianshipLegal care of another
- fosteringPromoting development or growth
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
- licensedGranted official permission
certification · ratio · regulations · accredited · insurance · contract · authorized · policies
nanny
Hired child caretaker
- babysitterHired child caretaker
- sitterTemporary child caretaker
- daycareChild supervision facility
crèche · naptime · bedtime · diapers · pacifier · highchair · stroller · playpen · cradle · rocking
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
- attentivePaying close notice
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
oversight · safeguarding · protection · safety · responsible · accountability · trustworthy · reliable · alert · caregiving
toys
Objects for amusement
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
creativity · fun · laughter · giggles · playtime · blocks · dolls · puzzles · coloring · crayons
bonding
Forming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
compassion · empathy · patience · encouragement · guidance · support · love · comfort · cuddling · soothing
preschool
Early childhood educational program
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- developmentalRelated to growth stages
cognitive · literacy · numeracy · phonics · readiness · enrichment · curriculum · pedagogy · tutoring · lesson
custody
Protective care or control
- guardianshipLegal care of another
- fosteringPromoting development or growth
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
licensed · certification · ratio · regulations · accredited · insurance · contract · authorized · policies
- childcaredaycare, after-school programs, babysitter, nanny, babysitting
- home lifehome, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room
childmindingelder care
Assistance for seniors
elderly care · adult care · geriatric care · senior care · aged care
childmindingchild neglect
Failure to care for minors
child abandonment · abandonment · negligence · desertion · inattention
mind, child, children, childhood, mindful, reminder, mindless, childlike, minding