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1896, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of childcare was in 1896
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“Childcare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childcare. Accessed 29 May. 2021. Style: MLA
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: the things that are done to take care of children especially when their parents are away or at work
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