The care and nurturing of children (especially infants and toddlers), including education and caregiving activities provided at day-care centers or in homes.
来年から保育園で保育の仕事を始めます。
I'll start working in childcare at a nursery from next year.
その市は地域の保育サービスを拡充している。
The city is expanding local childcare services.
子どもの発達には遊びを通した保育が大切だ。
Play-based childcare is important for a child's development.