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child care

NOUN
institution or home service involving care for children
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The state’s direction on child care as a whole will largely depend on who becomes the next governor, which could now also impact Head Start, said Melanee Cottrill, executive director of Head Start California.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

“Our schools, our students and families experience real disruptions, including concerns about air quality, health impacts, child care and lost learning opportunities.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Family assistants, who typically have child care backgrounds, combine the duties of a house manager, personal assistant and nanny.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

During school hours, the role includes managing schedules, coordinating appointments and activities, running errands and overseeing day-to-day household administration—then transitions to child care when the kids return home.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

In exchange, the au pair was to help out with child care for up to forty five hours per week, five and one half days per week.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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