Holiday Bonus for Daycare Provider

M. - I am a personal nanny for a family. They have a little girl (2) that I have been watching for about 16 months. Last year (after only being with her for for about 4 months) she gave me $50, and it was great to be able to buy myself something. I am hoping that since I have been with her much longer now (a whole nother year) that I will get more ( I at least believe I deserve more). Money is great, if you put it with chocolate it is EVEN BETTER!!
L.

Best Xmas/Winter gift ever...surprise her with extra pay for the holidays. Just add it to the check. A week would be great. Thinks about how you would feel to get a paycheck that was double what you were expecting with a "Happy Holidays, THANKYOUSOMUCHFORALLYOUDOFORUS!!!" written on it.

Many people I know do this for their nannies, and some companies even still give bonuses to their employees. The standard is 1-2 weeks.

If you want a personal touch that's a little classy...tie the check to some truffles...or half submerge it in a little jar of her favorite coffee beans...or take your son to one of the ceramics places (there's one in U Village & Redmond Town Center) and have him paint a mug or plate and put his handprint on it or sign it. Any of those little extras only cost about $10.

M.,

The other ladies are right! Cash would be so exciting...and she can use it for whatever she wants!

K.

I really like Zoe sugestion.. cash is great especially in this tough econonmy. I like the idea of candy or something little to make it personalized.
best of luck,
Lenci

I got a certificate for a massage. That was very nice, as it is something I would not normally spend any of my own money on. It was VERY nice!

Our little girl only goes to daycare 4 hours a week so we don't give huge gifts. We have given a photo ornament along with $20 (it's only $25/week for us). Last year we gave a little more but in the form of a Target gift card. I know she liked that. We also make cookies for her and give little things once in awhile during the year.

I gave a $50 restaurant card last year to her fav place. I would think this year cash would be best with the economy being what it is.

I definatly don't think cash is impersonal. If your worried about that, just put it in a card that you feel is more personal. Cash is really what people need right now. If she has two of her own kids, I would recommend giving it to her before christmas so she can use it for her kids or a christmas gift of her own if she needs to.