From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishchildminderchild‧min‧der /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndə $ -ər/ noun [countable] British English BOLOOK AFTER somebodysomeone who is paid to look after young children while their parents are at work —childminding noun [uncountable]
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childminder• What was he supposed to be, a childminder?• If you opt for a childminder, you should: Visit the house several times with your child.• The potential saving compared to paying for a childminder can be considerable; more so for a nanny.• The cost of a childminder averages £90 a week, with a nursery place around £110.• Relatives remain the greatest source of carers for pre-school children; childminders account for 26 percent.• I asked my childminder to do what I do when Laura is naughty.• Will I be able to meet other childminders?• Will he at least allow them the cost of paying childminders?• Working to the future we hope to complete the mammoth registration task with childminders. 