Christmas presents for nursery staff?

[kam1]

Hi. This is the first christmas that my sons are at a nursery instead of a childminder and I am just wondering if people buy christmas presents for the keyworkers that look after their children? Obviously with a childminder it is easy as you only have one present to get but at the nursery they seem to have a number of different carers looking after them throughout the day and it would seeem unfair to just buy something for their designated keyworker when in fact all the staff seem to help out but that would mean buying about 8 presents!

[Fuschia]

I used to buy several boxes of maltesers, for creche staff. I think it's nice to say 'thank you' but you shouldn't go over the top, anyway.

[sanity girl]

I agree something like a big box/tin of chocolates, or a jar of homemade jam or chutney each?

[muppet]

Get them something to share in the nursery for lunchtime - nice squashy cream cakes or something. It does the job of showing you appreciate what they do without going over the top.

[kam1]

Thanks all for the lovely ideas.

[pommie]

This will also be the first christma for my daughter at nursery and i have bought a nice tin of biscuits for the teachers to share. Sainsburys do some really nice tins of biscuits that are great for christmas presents

[nunheadmum]

Is your LO old enough to make some biscuits / cakes.....or a card. Makes it possible to give individual gifts without having to shell out too much cash and surely the staff will appreciate something made by those in their care as much as a shop-bought offering.

But remember, it's the effort that will be valued...not necessarily the perfection of the finished product!

[Fuschia]

http://community.tes.co.uk/forums/t/81534.aspx?PageIndex=1

Teachers' view

[kylie6097]

as a keyworker myself we are paid to look after the children, although a box of sweeets go down lovely they are not essential. a handmade card is nicer :)

[new mother]

Boots vouchers? Most nursery staff are girls who might like that?

[intexasatthe moment]

Personally ,as an ex nursery worker ,I would suggest something other than chocolates or similar fattening food .

Smellies ,flowers ( my favourite ) ,planted bulb ,pretty tree decoration .