English–German

“childcare” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɪndɐbəˌtʁɔɪ̯ʊŋ/

Example

Wir brauchen eine Kinderbetreuung für unser Kind.

We need childcare for our child.

Illustration for Kinderbetreuung (childcare)

How to say “childcare” in German

“Childcare” in German is Kinderbetreuung.

A planned setting gives children care, guidance, and activities while parents are away.

Full entry for Kinderbetreuung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kinderbetreuung

Die Gemeinde fördert staatliche Kinderbetreuung, um Eltern zu entlasten.

The municipality supports public childcare to relieve parents.

Tips for using Kinderbetreuung

  • Kinderbetreuung is broader than Babysitting because it can describe regular group care that includes educational support, not only occasional supervision.

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