https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:41:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791991 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:37:04 +0000 Dahlia 2791991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think gifts are not expected, but greatly appreciated. DD goes to an in-home daycare (so just one teacher who we love) and we got her a $50 gift certificate to local restaurant she likes and DD painted her an ornament at one of those pottery painting places. </p> <p>We choose to give $50 because we can afford it and she does a wonderful job. As a teacher myself, I believe a card is just as appreciated as a larger gift, especially if there's a nice note or a picture from the kid. It's really having someone reaffirm that the work you do is valuable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791975 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 18:39:39 +0000 YogiRunner 2791975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's the standard amount on a gift card per teacher? LO has been going for a few months, 1/2 days twice a week. He has two main teachers I see at drop off and pick up and three more who I don't know very well. I was thinking of getting them a gc to a coffee shop but have no idea how much to put on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791952 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 17:14:23 +0000 QBbride 2791952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t think it’s expected but I think it’s a nice gesture. Our old Daycare pooled money together and bought really amazing gifts for the teachers. We are at a new Daycare now, so I just put together a gift basket with chocolates, a variety of tea, and a big bag of popcorn. We will make and decorate sugar cookies too and my kids will make cards for their teachers. I’m planning on bringing it in on Monday so they can enjoy for the week before Christmas holidays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791509 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:15:27 +0000 Mrsbells 2791509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: We have 5 years of experience with different daycares. I would say its good practice to give something. Our gifts range from gift baskets from costco to giftcards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791506 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:09:21 +0000 Mrs D 2791506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ditto exactly what @2PeasinaPod: and @erinbaderin: said.</p> <p>I could not do what these women do, and they do it very well. I dont feel they are compensated sufficiently givenwhat I know they make. Plus they do a job I could not do. These are the reasons I give a gift. </p> <p>I would not say gifts are expected. But certainly appreciated. I also feel a hand written note expressing your gratitude can go a long way.</p> <p>My first year at our center, DD had been 4 times come Christmas - I felt lost at what to do but I knew I wanted them to know I valued them so I chose to do a gift card. Not knowing the ladies well I just did Amazon I think (maybe Target?), and only for the teachers in the newborn room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791451 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:26:37 +0000 mamabolt 2791451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our old daycare I think they were appreciated but not expected. We always did a $20 Target gift card. Our current daycare they are expected, we got a letter from a parent contact who collects cash and gives all the teachers equal gift based on what is collected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791383 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:10:22 +0000 winter_wonder 2791383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! What pp said. Childcare wages are so low for the very important work they do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791376 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:27:26 +0000 Canoli 2791376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: yes, my thoughts too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791361 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:22:01 +0000 erinbaderin 2791361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t know if they’re expected - I don’t know what the other parents do - but I always give a gift. They take such great care of my kids, I like to do something to show I appreciate it. We always got our teachers Christmas presents when I was in school, and my parents were teachers and always got gifts at Christmas, so I see this as the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791323 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:04:14 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2791323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my daycare I think gifts are expected. What you give- a card only, tangible gift, a gift card is entirely up to the parent/ family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791319 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:52:54 +0000 WinterBee 2791319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: Not expected, but appreciated. We JUST started daycare, my LO will have been there a total of 3times before Christmas. But, I’m still giving a little gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791312 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:28:39 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2791312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My philosophy is that these are the people who care for your children day in and day out, and they don't get paid what they should (the day care might, but the teachers do not). I like to get them gifts as they usually have your child's best interest at heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791311 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:20:58 +0000 Adira 2791311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get the impression from our daycare teachers that they aren't expected, but they are very much appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycare-teacher-gifts#post-2791305 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:06:34 +0000 jennlin821 2791305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, someone explain to me about daycare teacher gifts? </p> <p>We've only been at this daycare for 2 months (and I don't love it). Are gifts to teachers expected? </p> <p>Growing up, we NEVER gave gifts to teachers so this is new territory for me. </p> <p>Enlighten me please! </p>