The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PEDIATRIC
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The straight part
We know that "relating to child care" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relating to child care = pediatric.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PEDIATRIC mean?
PEDIATRIC adjective- Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children.