Hello! I would love some help in brainstorming ideas for gifts for my son’s daycare teachers before he “moves up” to his next classroom in August 🥹 These women take such excellent, loving care of him. He is safe, adored and has blossomed throughout the year he’s been in their daily care. I want to make them feel special/appreciated if anyone has a suggestion or two. Thank you, moms!

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Gift cards (Target, Gas Station, Amazon, etc) and a handwritten card are my go-to!

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What's your budget? The best gift is a cash/ gift card. It might seem ‘least’ thoughtful, but it's the most helpful. You can cushion the main gift with a bunch of other frills like chocolates, desserts, cards, flower etc.

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I was just thinking about this. Also a gift card was top of mind.

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Love the gift cards for sure, but if you wanted to add something a little personal - for teacher appreciation day this year, I planted a small basil plant in a glass measuring cup with a note saying something like “i can’t measure how much i love/appreciate you, thank you for helping me grow!” Our teachers loved it!

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Oh I ADORE THIS 🥹

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I know it sounds impersonal, but gift cards always win! Maybe pair that with a homemade item…like a zucchini bread (I’m a baker 😀)

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Love this idea!

Cash or gift cards to something local/accessible.

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I don’t consider myself a Starbucks person but I got a generous Starbucks gift card from my last office and I was surprised how much I loved being able to just get a treat no matter where I was for a whole summer.

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Love that! A surprise in a surprise.

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Awesome okay this is where my head was at as well. Maybe something like Amex gift cards, flowers and note of gratitude. Thank you for the gut check! 💛

My kiddo just moved from the 2-year-old room to the 3-year-old room and I gave his two teachers each a card with $100 cash. I know how little they get paid and figured they could do whatever with it. If they wanted to hit up Happy Hour and drink for hours after spending a year with my toddler I wouldn’t blame them.

I’m giving my daycare caretakers $ for end of year.

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