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In Home Daycare Questions

Em&BeeEm&Bee
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We just switched from a center to In-Home, and so far we really like it.  I was just wondering, do you get your provider something at Christmas, or other holidays, or just figure that's what she's getting paid for??  What's the norm??  Anything else I should know?
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  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member
    We'll be getting our DCP something - or adding in a bonus the week or two before Christmas.  But she's also a neighbor and she one time helped us out in a pinch when our babysitter didn't show up. 
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  • mwdmwd member
    Our daycare is in home and state licensed. We have given her a gift every christmas. I would say give her  a gift that you can afford. 
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  • gimmietimmiesgimmietimmies member
    We had the same in home DCP for 8 years, we always got her a little something. And for her birthday too! We've since become good friends, even though she's "retired" from childcare (16+ years, wow!). Our new lady, we'll probably get her something too, she does a lot for us and the kids really like her.
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  • junebugrbigjunebugrbig member
    Yes, we have gotten ours a gift card to Target every year...usually $50.  Do whatever you can afford.
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  • Em&BeeEm&Bee
    Thanks for the input ! ! !  Do any of you take treats for other holidays, special occasions and if so, what are some healthy treats (or unhealthy) that you take?? 
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  • gimmietimmiesgimmietimmies member

    imageEm&Bee:
    Thanks for the input ! ! !  Do any of you take treats for other holidays, special occasions and if so, what are some healthy treats (or unhealthy) that you take?? 

    I used to with our old sitter, for various holidays, and no, not healthy stuff. They got plenty usually. I wouldn't bring Halloween treats in, they had scads at home. Usually baked treats, like cupcakes or brownies. Since it was maybe every two or three months it was no big deal. I usually brought her a coffee once a week.

    I'm not to sure about our new sitter, she's a grandma type and loves to bake, so, not sure if she'd be offended. I might bring her something towards Christmas though.

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  • lifesthebeachlifesthebeach

    I used to run a licensed in-home daycare, so I thought I'd give some input.  I usually had 3 families at a time (2 kids apiece) and only one time did I not get a Christmas gift from a family.  That wasn't something I expected when I went into DC, but almost all families give something.  They ranged from a week's pay, to a $40 gift card for a restaurant, to homemade treats and a card made by their kiddos.  Wine was always appreciated too.  ;)  I don't think it matters WHAT you give, it really is just taking the time to say "We appreciate you."  It means a lot.

    As for Halloween, the treat the kids were most excited about was when a mom sent in individual little bags with a Halloween pencil, a big eraser, and a cookie.  Obviously that won't work for little babies, but the pencils were a HUGE hit with the preschoolers.

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