Holiday Gifts

[melskids]

omg - so did they give you the bank fee and just forget about it, or did you still get the money? that would be akward!

i told them it was ok to just let it go, except for the bank fee, but they ended up bringing it all to me in cash. and as a matter of fact, they never paid me with a check again after that... i'm sure they were beyond embarrassed.

[daysofelijah]

Anywhere from an extra weeks pay, gift cards, lotion/soap baskets, homemade cocoa, socks, to nothing. It really varies.

[QualiTcare]

i told them it was ok to just let it go, except for the bank fee, but they ended up bringing it all to me in cash. and as a matter of fact, they never paid me with a check again after that... i'm sure they were beyond embarrassed.

i'm sure they were! that sounds like an honest mistake then. i've had one bank account until recently and sometimes i get confused about which one i withdrew money from or used to buy something online, etc. it would've been reeeally embarrassing if they didn't have the money!

[Blackcat31]

Honestly, the best gift they could get me would be to FLIPPING PAY ON TIME. ::

AMEN!!!! and if they already do that, then a little appreciation goes a loooong way, whether it is in the form of verbal thanks or a written card with no money, just thanks would be a great gift for any occassion!! I have one mom who hugs me every time there a long weekend planned or extended time off...like she is REALLY gonna miss me. I don't know if she is just hoping and praying I come back soon so her kids can come back to daycare or if she truly will miss me, either way I don't care, I am just glad she appreciates me period.

[boysx5]

I got a visa gift card two years ago that was used already never did say anything to the family but the thought was there I guess. The bounce check takes the cake

[Blackcat31]

I got a visa gift card two years ago that was used already never did say anything to the family but the thought was there I guess.

I'm sorry I don't mean to laugh but...but that one is right up there with the bounced check!! Good thing you can see the positive in it!

[marniewon]

Last year was my first year, and I only had one family. Christmas gift? Nothing. Not even a card!

This year I have that same family, and 2 others. However, one family is out on maternity leave, so I'm not expecting anything there, and no idea what the other family will do. Although, if anyone were to give anything, my bet would be on the last family.

[QualiTcare]

I got a visa gift card two years ago that was used already never did say anything to the family but the thought was there I guess. The bounce check takes the cake

you know those cards are reloadable so it's possible they called to reload it and there was a mistake. i buy a lot of gift cards for christmas and i always put the paper copy of the receipt in with the gift card just incase of this!

[Unregistered]

I only have 1 daycare parent this year and this is her first year but she already told me she is getting hubby and I a gift card to a restuarant and offering to watch my 3 kids so we can go out on a date she said she remebered me telling her hubby and I havent been out in 5 years I think that is so thoughtful of her and it shows how much she cares for us. The other daycare parent I had left due to her getting vouchers and I dont accept them she never got me anything for christmas. Ive had parents in the past get me gift cards, candles, bath sets, Christmas decor, and cash. This year I got my little daycare boy a pair of pjs, 2 book, and a big stuffed dog.