childminding
nounUK /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪn.dɪŋ/
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪn.dɪŋ/
The job of taking care of other people's children in your own home.
She does childminding so she can stay home with her own kids.
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2. The act of watching over children for short periods.
Weekend childminding pays for her college books.
3. A registered service where a person cares for children in their home for a fee.
The council lists all registered childminding providers in the area.
4. Informal supervision of kids during an event or outing.
The church offers childminding during Sunday services.