Diaper Swappers

hikergal73 · 05-18-2011, 09:02 AM

DD has been at a daycare center near my work since she was about four months old (she is now 19 months). With the new baby coming, we decided to move her to a place closer to home for a couple days a week so that DH can drop her off in the morning. I am not entirely sure if I am going to back to work so we will reassess when/if that happens.

Anyway, I am really sad to my current day care.

They have been absolutely wonderful and DD loves it there. I wanted to show them my appreciation but wasn't sure what would be appropriate. I was thinking either some new books for the room, plants for the teachers or maybe a gift card. I want to show thanks but don't want to be over the top.

Any thoughts? Is this something that people normally do?

lovemygirlseques · 05-18-2011, 10:02 AM

I think it's a lovely idea and I am sure that something for the room would be much appreciated, or even a gift card for the teachers and a plant is nice. I think whatever you do they will be touched.

nakedbabytoes · 05-18-2011, 11:15 AM

When my oldest was in daycare(until he was 8 mos old, then I started my own), I always gave books at holiday times for the room to share, along with fun toys like a parachute & balls or bean bag toss or ice cream ball maker. Just stuff they all could enjoy as a group.
I like receiving gifts like that too

I think it's more fun to spread the love around.

amb2j · 05-18-2011, 01:46 PM

I think thats a great idea. I gave my DCP handmade soaps. They really appreciated the thought/time put into the gift. But, I like the idea of gifts for the daycare itself too :-)

doodah · 05-19-2011, 05:16 PM

are there numerous caregivers? if so, something for the room is appropriate. if it is just one or two caregivers, I would go with a gift card. Kudos to you for acknowledging all their hard work. A lot of parents would never even think to offer a simple verbal thank you let alone a gift.

05-18-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
hikergal73 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 953 Ratings: 22 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Thank you presents for DCP? DD has been at a daycare center near my work since she was about four months old (she is now 19 months). With the new baby coming, we decided to move her to a place closer to home for a couple days a week so that DH can drop her off in the morning. I am not entirely sure if I am going to back to work so we will reassess when/if that happens. Anyway, I am really sad to my current day care. They have been absolutely wonderful and DD loves it there. I wanted to show them my appreciation but wasn't sure what would be appropriate. I was thinking either some new books for the room, plants for the teachers or maybe a gift card. I want to show thanks but don't want to be over the top. Any thoughts? Is this something that people normally do? __________________ Mary, wife to the Big Z (11/08/08) Mom to the little girl Z (9/30/09) and little boy Z (6/24/11)

05-18-2011, 10:02 AM	#2
lovemygirlseques Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 450 Ratings: 16 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Thank you presents for DCP? I think it's a lovely idea and I am sure that something for the room would be much appreciated, or even a gift card for the teachers and a plant is nice. I think whatever you do they will be touched. __________________ Becky... Working Mommy to Julia (Newly 2!!), Isabella (5) and Sophia (5)

05-18-2011, 11:15 AM	#3
nakedbabytoes Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wonderful Nebraska! Posts: 5,901 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Thank you presents for DCP? When my oldest was in daycare(until he was 8 mos old, then I started my own), I always gave books at holiday times for the room to share, along with fun toys like a parachute & balls or bean bag toss or ice cream ball maker. Just stuff they all could enjoy as a group. I like receiving gifts like that too I think it's more fun to spread the love around. __________________ Bye bye.

05-18-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
amb2j Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,669 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Thank you presents for DCP? I think thats a great idea. I gave my DCP handmade soaps. They really appreciated the thought/time put into the gift. But, I like the idea of gifts for the daycare itself too :-) __________________ April-Wife to hopeless romantic nuclear submariner DH WOHM to my rambunctious snuggler DS (08/10) who was born SMILING. and DD (2/13) my hero

05-19-2011, 05:16 PM	#5
doodah Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,513 Ratings: 346 Feedback: 100%	Re: Thank you presents for DCP? are there numerous caregivers? if so, something for the room is appropriate. if it is just one or two caregivers, I would go with a gift card. Kudos to you for acknowledging all their hard work. A lot of parents would never even think to offer a simple verbal thank you let alone a gift.