It’s that time of year again! And many families are starting to think about gifts for their childcare providers. If you’re stumped on how to show your dayhome provider some love this holiday season, we’ve got you covered! Read on for our list of gifts that have been enjoyed by dayhome providers over the years. And remember, gifts certainly aren’t required but they are greatly appreciated!
TRENDING GIFTS FOR DAYHOME PROVIDERS
Gift cards
It’s been a tough year and many families are feeling the effects of inflation and an increased cost of living which makes gift cards a great idea this year. Gift cards that are experience based and can be enjoyed with a partner or friend are great options. When choosing retail stores, try to choose stores that have a variety of items to choose from so that your provider can really get something they love.
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- Groceries
- Fuel
- Costco
- Restaurants
- Movie Theatres
- Dinner Theatre
- Spa
Amazon
Canadtian Tire
Ikea
Michaels
Indigo
Dollarama
SELF CARE ITEMS
Self care is an important aspect of a dayhome providers life and helping them to take care of themselves can be a really great gesture to show your support at Christmas time. Supporting local by purchasing bath or body care items from small businesses in your community can make this gift a win all around.
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PRACTICAL LUXURIES
Dayhome providers often spend so much time taking care of others and pouring themselves (and their finances) into their dayhomes that they forget to treat themselves from time to time. Giving practical luxuries as gifts can be a great way to help shoulder that financial burden and make your provider smile this holiday season.
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CASH AS A GIFT
Sometimes the thought of giving cash as a gift can feel a little bit strange, but don’t let it scare you away from considering this type of gift this season. Especially after the year we’ve had, cash gives your dayhome provider the ultimate freedom to use it how they see fit. And if they are really struggling this Christmas season, your gift could really help lift some of the burden of lifes stresses.
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WHEN MONETARY GIFTS AREN'T IN YOUR BUDGET
We get it, everyone is feeling the pinch of living expenses this year and that means dayhome families, too. If monetary gifts aren’t in your budget this year there are plenty of ways to show your provider that you appreciate them and that they make an impact on you and your family.
Whether it’s a hand written thank you note, a picture drawn by your child, or a shout out on social media – your provider will be just as grateful for your effort.
Looking for a special homemade gift? Check out our “All About my Dayhome Provider” Printable!
Just ask your child to fill out this one page prompt and you’ll have a special Christmas keepsake that your dayhome provider will cherish.
You can even frame the keepsake before gifting it to help take this gift to the next level.
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