- Daycare providers are an important part of a child's life.pink hand image by feisty from Fotolia.com
Daycare providers are an important extension of a family. Parents trust the employees at a childcare center or an in-home provider. Gifts for a daycare provider are appreciated. Parents can give anything from a monetary gift to something a child has made, with a wide range of ideas in between. - A money tree allows parents to anonimously attach dollar bills to the gift tree.money tree image by palms from Fotolia.com
A money tree is an unusual idea for a daycare provider gift. However, it is a good way for parents to give some cash for the provider to use as she wishes. Parents can tie dollar bills onto a small tree with a ribbon. Gift cards can also be attached to a money tree. Punch a hole in the card's envelope and thread a ribbon through the hole to tie the card onto the tree. This type of gift is one that everyone can feel that they gave to, but nobody knows who gave how much. - A coffee mug, shirt, cap, bag, keychain and many other items can be personalized with the daycare provider's name or the name of the care center. If a parent gives gifts to more than one provider or teacher, personalized items help in recognizing which coffee cups or other item belongs to each person.
- Childcare workers appreciate items that they use on a regular basis. Stick-it notes, notepads, pens, different types of paper, kid and adult scissors, label-makers and other useful supplies can help out a small daycare, or give each provider her own things to use. Other supply ideas include age-appropriate craft kits and items, papers in unusual textures for crafting, post-cards and stamps, or books with craft and game ideas.
- Small gifts throughout the year are a surprise and delight to a childcare provider. Affirmation gifts are small and inexpensive foods and trinkets that can include a note of thanks or an item-related note. Simple and inexpensive things will work nicely, like an apple, with a note that says, "You are the apple of my child's eye." The names on packages of candy and gum often fit right in with a little phrase, such as, "You are extra special," or "Sweet should be your middle name."
- Daycare workers who travel to a childcare center often have an armload of things to carry. Heavy duty bags or even diaper bags with several compartments will help providers keep her carry-ins under control. A picnic basket with attached lid is useful for carrying papers and books, along with other items. The sturdiness of the basket helps keep papers and other items organized and not squashed together.
- The special person in a child's life that cares for him every day will love a handmade item that he made at home. Let a child paint a flower pot or draw a picture for an insert-mug. Give the adult a bouquet of hand-made flowers or a framed picture from the child.
- Ask your daycare provider to post a wish list by the sign-in book. Parents can purchase a toy, furniture, or other useful item the provider would like to have.
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