Christmas Gift for Employer?

I wouldnt.... just give the child a gift if you so choose... By not buying them a gift, this way you don't start a precedence... and keep good boundaries between employer and employee..

I nanny for a family. I always give the kids a gift. Nothing huge. Usually a book and or cd and something like goofy socks for the holiday or earrings for the little girl. for the parents at christmas I always make candy as a side business I have. I make them each a tray of candy. (the parents are divorced and have their own homes. I work at both their houses depending on who's day it is with the kids.

One of my sitters took a few pics of my kids on her phone, changed them to black & white, printed them out and put them in a frame from the Dollar store--my best gift in years!

Oh yes, and she had the kids make some ornaments for our tree--I love her!

I think i would give them a picture of their little boy in a nice frame (doesn't need to be too expensive a frame) If I knew they liked a special treat that I could make, I would make bake them a batch of that.

I gave my regular babysitter a bonus and I do not want her to get me anything. I think getting their kids something more than covers it. Trust me, they will feel a little guilty if you buy them something. Be grateful for the bonus and accept their generosity without feeling the need to return the favor.

Pictures of their little boy would be a big hit.

As someone who employs a nanny, I would say no. Giving the little boy a gift is more than enough. I think my nanny is planning on getting me something, and I kind of wish she wouldn't. (Though, like your employer, I plan on giving a nice bonus.)

Oh, one thing you could do is help the little boy make something for his parents ... even just a card or something.

What about a Christmas ornament with the date & parents, kid names on it?
Ex. Mom, Dad, Samuel 2013

Or a photo ornament of the child with the date?

Just something small but meaningful.

That is a nice gesture, especially since you work for a family. I would keep it simple and nice.

I think a christmas tree ornament should be fine, otherwise, I think a small gift for the child is all you need to give.

My daycare usually bought my child an actual gift and my husband and I would get a box of chocolates or homemade treats. One year she gave me a cute mug with some tea. It's the thought that counts.

As someone with kids in childcare - no, I don't think you need to give the parents a gift. What you can do that they would LOVE? Think of a craft project for their child, so that their child can give the parents a surprise gift.

Something simple is fine: a construction paper picture frame ornament, with a snapshop of the child in it. Some handprint art (last year my child made a wreath out of handprint cutouts on green construction paper. There were about 10 hands, all overlapping and forming a wring with the fingers facing out, and then decorated with red circles and a red piece of string to hang it. Very cute. Also cute is a handprint Christmas tree in a simple frame.)

Then wrap it up and let the child put it under the tree for his parents. They will appreciate your effort!!

If you've taken any cute photos of the boy while caring for him, I'd print and frame them in a photo collage. Something nice and classy that matches their decor.

As a mom who once employed a nanny myself. No I did not expect a Christmas gift for myself. A little something for our son was very nice and unexpected too.

Typically, one does not give gifts to the boss. In your position, you can help the child make a gift for his parents though.

I think that's very generous of you!! It would be nice, if you can afford something - and definitely keep it small.