I am currently watching a neighbor's little girl during the week. I am trying to decide what to do for Christmas. I was planning on buying something for the little girl. Should I also buy something for the family? One family gift, one for each person? There are two other children besides her. I don't want to be cheap, but also don't want to go overboard. What do you do as a provider or what does your provider do for you for Christmas? Thanks for your help!
How about so many days of watching her for free? You could make a coupon book or something?
You could give them a gift card to a restaurant. I am not sure what your budget is, but any amount would help their bill anyway ! Good Luck !
I would think for a "family" type gift you could have the little girl make a christmas ordament or something, that is what I've always gotten from my provider when my son was younger...and I have still have each and everyone that we put on our tree. That would be something they could keep.
I like the idea below about having the child make a gift such as an ornament for the family. I'm sure the families would treasure it forever.
I am a childcare provider, and in the past I have purchased a gift only for the child in my care. However, I do give the family a gift of holiday baked goods. Usually it's something small that I can put in a cute box or tin like fudge, buckeyes, chocolate covered goodies, etc...
Good luck and Happy Holidays!
I personally wouldnt get everyone a gift maybe just the kiddos or the little girl that you watch and then get a family gift!! Like maybe gift cards so the whole family can go to the movies or to a bowling alley or somthing fun like that!
