Gift for Daycare Provider?

My favorite gift that I have received from parents of children at my daycare is a gift certificate for a restaurant and they insisted on babysitting my children while I went out with my husband. This was a slam dunk for me! I don't have family to watch my kids, so finding a babysitter can make going out a job. My advice would be to really be thoughtful. Think about what you know about your provider and get her something she would really appreciate.

As a day care provider who has felt greatly unappreciated by parents over the years, I am glad to hear that you want to show your appreciation for all your current provider has done. I would suggest if you know of something she likes to do on her own time that you get her a gift certificate to a store that caters to that. Or bath and body works, her favorite restaurant, flowers delivered, or a plant, I know these are things that I would appreciate. Hope that helps.

gift card for a pedicure, facial,message or maybe the place she has her hair done or to a restaurant. But I would prefer something to pamper myself with speaking from a daycare provider.

That's my opinion.

You could go in two directions... practical, or personal. However, since you're leaving and want to thank her, I'd go personal. You didn't mention how old she is, but a favorite, and one I don't think you can go wrong with, is a gift certificate to a spa. With how busy her days are, some quiet, personal relaxation time would probably be appreciated. The other suggestion, would be to indulge her if she has a hobby of any type, perhaps something she doesn't get to do often enough- perhaps give a gift certificate for her to enjoy. Either way, I'd also maybe frame a family picture or a personal "thank you" note and have your daughter sign it or write on the bottom- some type of keepsake she'll always have... Good luck- and that's very thoughtful of you!

I like all of the suggestions the others wrote, I just received a gift card to a craft store from a child leaving (Michaels) How thoughtfull!