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How much to spend on daycare teachers?

I like to go all out for our daycare providers.  As far as I'm concerned, they deserve a nice present more than anyone else.  That said, this year we are really struggling.  I'm due with our second DC early next year, I'm not getting a pay increase and DH may be without a job (in a very difficult field to find another job) by January.  So we've scaled WAY back on all gifts.

The past 2 years we've given $100 gift cards to all of DD's teachers.  This year I'm thinking we can only afford to do $25 gift cards (she has 3 teachers). 

 Do you think the teachers will think we're being cheap (they are new teachers from last year which is why I'm feeling worse - I love them and want to give more but don't think it's wise)?  Should I mention something saying we'd like to give more, but can't, or just leave it as is. TIA for any opinions.

Re: How much to spend on daycare teachers?

  • I think $25 is still very generous. It's no secret that things are tougher this year and I don't think it requires an explanation. Maybe just an extra nice thank you for all they do.
    Mia (6~24~06) & Jillian (6~29~09)
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  • I worked at a daycare before DD2 was born... if I were given $100 (gift card or whatever) I would have probably sh!t my pants. ?$25 is still EXTREMELY generous (compared to what I've gotten in the past), and would LOVE it.?

    If you really don't feel like that's enough, maybe do some home baked goods or bagles/cream cheese or donuts or something in addition, but only if you feel like it. ?

    Seriously, $25 is super nice, IMO. ?

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