Childcare — (also written child care [Both childcare and child care are common, acceptable spelling of the word. Child care is the preferred spelling in accordance with AP Style.] and babycare) is the act of caring for and supervising minor children. (In… … Wikipedia
childcare — UK US (also child care) /ˈtʃaɪldkeər/ noun [U] ► WORKPLACE, HR care for a child or children while their parents are at work or are absent for another reason: »What childcare facilities does your company offer? »Without adequate childcare… … Financial and business terms
Childcare Act 2006 — The Childcare Act 2006[1] Parliament of the United Kingdom Long title An Act to make provision about the powers and duties of local authorities and other … Wikipedia
provision — pro‧vi‧sion [prəˈvɪʒn] noun 1. [uncountable] the act of providing something that someone needs: • the provision of childcare facilities at work • provision for people with disabilities 2. make provision( s) to make plans for future needs: make… … Financial and business terms
provision — noun 1 supply ADJECTIVE ▪ federal, private, state ▪ childcare, educational, housing, nursery, pension, service … Collocations dictionary
provision — pro|vi|sion1 W1S3 [prəˈvıʒən] n [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: Late Latin provisio, from Latin providere; PROVIDE] 1.) [>C usually singular, U] when you provide something that someone needs now or in the future provision of ▪ the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
provision — 1 noun 1 (C, U) the act of providing something that someone needs (+ of): Many women would welcome the provision of childcare facilities at work. (+ for): provision for people with disabilities 2 make provision for to make plans for future needs … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
childcare — noun Childcare is used before these nouns: ↑arrangement, ↑expense, ↑facility, ↑provision, ↑responsibility, ↑subsidy, ↑worker … Collocations dictionary
List of Statutory Instruments of the United Kingdom, 2008 — This is an incomplete list of Statutory Instruments of the United Kingdom in 2008. NOTOC 1 100* Insolvency Practitioners and Insolvency Services Account (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2008 S.I. 2008/3 * Information as to Provision of Education… … Wikipedia
List of Statutory Instruments of the United Kingdom, 2007 — This is an incomplete list of Statutory Instruments of the United Kingdom in 2007. NOTOC 1 100* Cider and Perry and Wine and Made wine (Amendment) Regulations 2007 S.I. 2007/4 * Customs and Excise (Personal Reliefs for Special Visitors)… … Wikipedia
Day care — Caring for children At home Parents · Extended family Au pair · Babysitting … Wikipedia
