[chahyld-kair] 
| 1. | the care or supervision of another's child, esp. at a day-care center. |
| 2. | Also, child-care. of, pertaining to, or providing childcare. |
| child-care or child·care (chīld'kâr') adj. Of, relating to, or providing care for children, especially preschoolers: a child-care center; child-care professionals. child'care' n. |
