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child care

NOUN
institution or home service involving care for children
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The district’s planned expansion aims to provide access to affordable child care while building early loyalty with local families to help curb declining enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Still, low wages remain a problem, leaving child care to compete with other pathways available at the same school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Parents told us they are spending money to help their adult children with child care, rent, down payments for homes and vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Tyson signed up for a “baby-led weaning” course and made her mom, who helps with child care, enroll, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

My stint at the university had left me feeling worn out, putting me in a far-from-perfect juggle while also straining our finances with the expense of child care.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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