temporarycareservice
nounUK /ˈtɛmpərəri kɛə ˈsɜːvɪs/
US /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri kɛr ˈsɜrvɪs/
A temporary care service is a place that looks after kids for a short time when their parents are busy.
The family used a temporary care service while they moved to their new house.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A service that provides short-term help for elderly or sick people.
The hospital arranged a temporary care service for him after his operation.
3. A short-term arrangement to look after pets while owners are away.
We booked a temporary care service for our dog during the holiday.
4. A brief program that gives relief to full-time family carers.
The charity offers a temporary care service so parents can rest.