Christmas Gift Ideas

I thought about this issue last year with my son's daycare too, and then they put out a notice that in lieu of individual gifts, they had a "wish list" for items needed at the daycare itself.

I always thought it would be nice to bring in some muffins, fruit and juice for them one day as an easy way to say thanks to everyone and give them something nice. I'm not sure of the logistics of them taking breaks, etc. to enjoy it so you might want to coordinate that with the supervisor.

Gift cards are always appreciated and they don't have to be for huge amounts. Five dollars at a coffee shop or bookstore is great. As a teacher myself, I often get a variety of items that range from practical to ornamental, but gift cards have always allowed me to go find something I specically want to get to use in the classroom. I would also suggest going to a bakery in your town that makes delicious breads. Instead of a gift card, you could get a specialty loaf of bread for each teacher and wrap a pretty ribbon around each one. That way you could give a yummy gift without having to spend the time baking it yourself. Good luck.
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I gave our daycare provider a cup with some useful things. Like, erasers, pens and tape. Those are things that they need all the time. I didn't have to do much and it was cheap. You can get cups at the $ stores. good luck and happy holidays

You can buy some inexpensive cooking spoons. Wooden or plastic and fill them with Hershey's Kisses. Even Hershey's Hugs if you want. Cover with Saran Wrap or Colorful plastic and then tie with curling ribbon. Add a cute tag with somekind of cute saying like " A spoonful of Kisses(and Hugs) for a special teacher I love." Or something like it.

Another one is to consider that each one of them work full time and are busy with little ones all the time. They could use some grown up time. Find out if there is a theatre close and buy a set of tickets for each one. Some aren't as expensive as you'd think.

yourmusic.com has cd's for $6.99 each. There is a membership thing, but it's really a great deal. You could join and then purchase them each a cd maybe even a Christmas one.

Have a great time and have fun with the giving!

Gift cards to either book store, coffee shop, etc. Even $5 will be appreciated.

Envelopes with cash is always appreciated. Daycare workers make so little and contribute so much.