Definitions

1. noun

A person who is employed to care for and look after children in their own home, often on a full-time basis.

“The mother decided to hire a childminder to take care of her two young children while she went back to work.”

2. verb

To look after and care for children in one’s own home, typically as a paid employee.

“She childminded for several families in the neighborhood and received good reviews for her services.”