Childminder: meaning, definitions and examples

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childminder

[ ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndər ]

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care for children

A childminder is a person who looks after children in their own home, usually while the parents are at work. Childminders provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to play, learn, and grow.

Synonyms

babysitter, childcare provider, nanny

Examples of usage

The childminder took the kids to the park for some outdoor fun.
My neighbor works as a childminder and is great with kids.

Translations

Translations of the word "childminder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 babá

🇮🇳 बाल देखभाल करने वाला

🇩🇪 Kindermädchen

🇮🇩 pengasuh anak

🇺🇦 няня

🇵🇱 niania

🇯🇵 子供の世話係

🇫🇷 nounou

🇪🇸 niñera

🇹🇷 bakıcı

🇰🇷 보모

🇸🇦 مربية

🇨🇿 chůva

🇸🇰 opatrovateľka detí

🇨🇳 保姆

🇸🇮 varuška

🇮🇸 barnapía

🇰🇿 бала бағушы

🇬🇪 ძიძა

🇦🇿 dayə

🇲🇽 niñera

Word origin

The term 'childminder' originated in the United Kingdom and is predominantly used in British English. It is a combination of the words 'child' and 'minder', indicating someone who minds or cares for children. Childminders play a crucial role in providing childcare services for working parents and have become an integral part of the childcare industry.