Just Curious ...

[sahm1225]

Such an interesting range of gifts and also interesting the range of those who give and those who don't.

I've been very spoied from my families. I think allost every family gets me something. I feel bad but part of me looks forward to it every year. I always use the money to buy the daycare something nice that I wouldn't normally buy.

Ive kept every card I've received and if I'm having a bad day, I read them to remind me how awesome I am!

[MotherNature]

Nope- some homemade cookies from one family nd some last minute store bought cookies from another...I have celiac disease and can't eat them. Yes, they know I'm gluten free and dairy free.

[momofboys]

Most families have given me $50 gift cards, some nothing. I am always surprised with the nothings. I just can't imagine NOT getting your child's provider at least a heart-felt card. :confused: I am not concerned about the $$$ but as someone else posted I like the heart-felt notes. One year a family told me their gift was in the envelope. It was a Christmas photo card. Not sure why they called it a gift LOL!

[SignMeUp]

Wait, did they not give you one ??

Nope
Of course I would never expect a gift like that, but how strange is it to make an announcement like that? It was embarrassing too.

[Luvnmykidz]

I am not nor do I ever expect gifts from my dcp's. It is really nice to receive them though. This is my 1st year licensed and so far I've received a dozen roses for Mother's Day, A few cases of baby wipes ( I supply wipes and diapers), a $25 Visa gift card ( from a short term summer school ager family only needing 2 weeks of care), and an upright freezer (early Christmas)happyface I premake most of my daycare meals and this has been a great addition already. I have had some really sorry families in such a short time and have been able to weed them out and keep as well as enroll more great families. My drop in and some part time families can sometimes be a bit much, but my full time and 1 particular part time family are so awesome and considerate. They say thank you every single day and encourage their children to do the same. They enjoy spending time with their children and are for the most part really good act backing me up or correcting behaviors immediately and follow policies all of the time. I am truly blessed and thankful