Daycare vs. Babysitting

Daycarenoun

Daytime supervision, usually of children.

Daycarenoun

childcare during the day while parents work

Babysittingnoun

The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents.

Babysittingnoun

the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home.

Babysittingnoun

the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home

Babysitting

Babysitting is temporarily caring for a child. Babysitting can be a paid job for all ages; however, it is best known as a temporary activity for young teenagers who are too young to be eligible for employment in the general economy.