Child care

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Child care

Child care or day care is the care of a child during the day by a person other than the child's legal guardians, typically performed by someone outside the child's immediate family. Day care is typically an ongoing service during specific periods, such as the parents' time at work.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈtʃaɪld keər/

Etymology

The term "child care" is a compound noun that has been used since 1895. It combines "child" (from Old English cild) and "care" (from Old English caru, cearu).

Related Terms

Description

The service is known as child care in the United Kingdom and Canada, crèche in Ireland and New Zealand, and child care or day care in Australia and the United States. Child care is a broad topic that covers a wide spectrum of professionals, institutions, contexts, activities, social and cultural conventions.

Types of Child Care

There are various types of child care, including nanny care, care provided by a babysitter, care provided in an organized care center like a preschool, and care provided by the parents in their own home.

Importance of Child Care

Quality child care is important because it promotes the child's development and learning. A safe and nurturing environment that promotes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development will ensure the child is prepared for future success in school and life.

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