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child care

NOUN
institution or home service involving care for children
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Whether the proposal involves government-supported family benefits, universal child care, industrial policy, subsidized housing or publicly funded college, the common thread is confidence that centralized institutions can effectively organize resources on behalf of citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

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

In our tenement there were families who spilled in and out of each other’s apartments, sharing child care and stews.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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