Childminder: meaning, definitions and examples
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childminder
[ ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndər ]
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
Etymology
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.
See also: child, childbearing, childbirth, childfree, childhood, childish, childishly, childishness, childless, childlessness, childlike, children.