Christmas presents for creche workers?

Cottontail

Yes, it's that time of the year again!! I was just wondering what other parents whose kids are in a creche do at christmas - do ye give the creche workers gifts of any kind at christmas, even a box of chocolates or something? My son wasn't long in the creche last year so we didn't give anything but he's there over a year now and the girls who look after him are really lovely and do a great job and he really likes them. I was just wondering if I should give them something, and if so, what?

How Strange

My son started in crèche in September and the staff are really lovely. I'm going to get a box of chocolates for the staff room and maybe something small for his minder.

Cottontail

Thanks. I might just do the box of chocolates thing... just a small token of appreciation for their work. He has a main carer but it could be any one of about 3 girls looking after him. Hopefully that would be enough.

LegacyUser

I'm giving my LO creche minders a box of milktray and bottle of wine each, there are 3 minders and all mind her so giving each girl a pressie, they work so hard. I even give chocs at easter time and when LO moves out of room to another room, a thank you pressie

Vego

was just thinking the same myself what to give as I dont want to say break any rules if there is any in relation to this ...maybe a few bottles of wine and a bunch of flowers...i dont know

Sashmo

I worked in a playschool a few years back. At Christmas some parents gave present to all three workers. Some gave only to the lady running the playschool and some parents didn't give at all.
There's no doubt receiving is fab! But you know back when everyone was paying for their playschool place I understand those who didn't give.
The gifts included the following .... wine, flowers,chocolates, candles, picture frames, perfume (which is still in its wrapping for me to pass on to someone I don't care too much for!)
So it's really your own decision.
I now do childminding. I'll be buying gifts for those children and I would be very offended if the parents didn't give a present. It's got good and bad days as any job!
Good luck!

How Strange

I've been thinking about it again and I'm going to get chocolates. I'll buy a tub of roses for the staff room and a nice box for his minder.