Daycare presents for teachers - appropriate?

traveltheworld

Ok, so DS has been going to daycare for about 2 weeks, and he hasn't adjusted well.  He has 2 teachers in his room (generally 5 to 6 babies), and from what I can tell by looking at the webcam periodically, it appears that one of them is always holding him/comforting him, dancing/singing, pretty much keeping him entertained so that he is not crying or screaming his head off all the time.  They are doing a great job with him, and honestly, are a LOT more patient than I would have been.  There are 3 other babies that started the same time as DS but it does not appear that they demand nearly the same amount of attention.  His poor teachers are probably exhausted.

Do you think it's appropriate if I get them a present?  Should I ask the director first? 

Ms5586

I don't see why not.  It sounds like they are doing everything they can to make him comfortable, which you appreciate very much.  I'd do something kind of smaller, maybe a bagel tray for breakfast, or a $10 gc to starbucks or something.

June2007

Working in daycare is often a thankless job, especially in the infant room! It would be very sweet to let them know that they are appreciated! I think a thank you card and small gift card or even something as simple as bringing donuts for the team would be awesome.

gingerfamily

We're ordering pizzas to be delivered for the 2 rooms our kids are in.

 

Netty_3

It's teacher appreciation month...so it would be right in line...besides the fact that I'm sure you're more tha welcome to spoil your teachers at any point in time as well.  We occasionally order pizza for them, or take breakfast.  So I think it's a nice gesture. I think it's really thoughtful.

katieh1017

Like pp mentioned its teacher appreciation time. We are giving stuff to the teachers, I think it's a nice gesture. And even if you feel like they are going above and beyond and you want to thank them randomly for it with a gift, I think that's great. I also think telling the director how awesome they are is nice too! Often people notice the bad when others take care of their child, I'm sure it would make them feel good.

Starbear06

I think it's fine and especially appropriate considering it falls around teacher appreciation week. We actually did that with DS teachers when he first started too. He starte two weeks before thanksgiving so we brought goodies for his teachers on the week of thanksgiving to show our appreciation for making his transition so smooth.