baby minder

Thân thiện

A baby minder reads a picture book to two toddlers in the living room.

Definition

Noun: A person whose job is to care for young children in their own home, typically while the children's parents are at work or otherwise occupied.

Usage

This term refers specifically to a childcare provider who operates from their own residence, not the child's home. It is a compound noun formed from "baby" and "minder."

Examples

• Noun:
  • We found a reliable baby minder who lives just two streets away.
  • She worked as a baby minder for over ten years, caring for several children in her home.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in British English and is synonymous with "childminder." It implies a more informal, home-based setting compared to a formal daycare center or nursery.
• "to use a baby minder": to employ someone for this type of childcare.
  • Many parents in the neighborhood use a baby minder because it offers a home-like environment.

Variants and Related Words

• Childminder (n): A more general and commonly used synonym in British English for a person who looks after children in their own home.
• Babysitter (n): A person who temporarily cares for a child, usually in the child's own home and often during the evening. (Note: This implies temporary, short-term care, unlike the more regular arrangement of a baby minder).
• Nanny (n): A person employed to care for children in their own home, typically living with the family.

Synonyms

• Childcare provider
• Day carer (in a home setting)

Notes

• The concept is a single, specific job role. The hyphenated form "baby-minder" is also sometimes seen, but "baby minder" (as two words) is standard for the noun.
• This role may involve caring for multiple children from different families and often includes tasks like preparing meals and organizing activities.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who looks after babies (usually in the person's own home) while the babys' parents are working

Từ đồng nghĩa

• babyminder
• minder