childcare

Services providing care for children. The care of children when parents are not present. Care provided for children when parents are unable to do so. Services and facilities that provide care for children. The care of children when parents are working or otherwise unable to care for them. The provision of care for children, typically by non-parental figures. The availability and adequacy of services for the care of children, particularly for working parents. The provision of care for children, particularly when parents are working. This includes educational and care services provided for young children before they start compulsory schooling. The availability and delivery of services for the care of children, referring to the availability and adequacy of services for the care and education of children, particularly young children, while their parents are working or otherwise occupied.