What Is Child Care?
Child Care is a generic term describing the care or supervision of another’s child while parents are working or attending school.
It may occur in various locations and formats, the arrangements may be formal or informal, and the care settings may or may not be regulated. In addition, Child Care arrangements may or may not include a formal educational component.
Learn about the history of child care in the United States here. You can also check out child care regulations for the United States, Australia, and Canada here.
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