How much to give daycare for Xmas if only there for two weeks?

[Anonymous]

I've seen some threads here about families giving at least $50-100 per caregiver. Does it matter how long we have been there for?

What would you give to a home daycare if you are new? Does it matter?

[Anonymous]

Since you're new, maybe a gift card (Target? Starbucks?) with a nice note saying how much you are looking forward to getting to know your daycare provider better.

[Anonymous]

As for the amount, I'd say maybe half of what you would give if you had been there a long time?

[Anonymous]

OP here. Also, I feel like the assistants do SO much more work than the owner. Is it odd to give them more than the owner? Or should I give equally?

[Anonymous]

I would give equally unless there is a main person assigned to your child, like a homeroom teacher.

[Anonymous]

I'm feeling sad. We can't afford to give daycare anything this year (DH is losing his job). We're debating on transitioning DD into part time too....Ugh.. Not sure what to give...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've seen some threads here about families giving at least $50-100 per caregiver. Does it matter how long we have been there for?

What would you give to a home daycare if you are new? Does it matter?

They may not have 8 people to give to or their HHI may be over $250k.

[Anonymous]

I doubt they're expecting anything to be honest and I doubt every single family gives. Give what's right to you. There's no wrong answer. You could even order pizza and salad for them one day and I bet they'd enjoy that. And I would think the owner would be exempt. I thought you do t tip owners in general?

[Anonymous]

Yeah $50-100 is LOT for us. I probably won't even spend that much on DH!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I doubt they're expecting anything to be honest and I doubt every single family gives. Give what's right to you. There's no wrong answer. You could even order pizza and salad for them one day and I bet they'd enjoy that. And I would think the owner would be exempt. I thought you do t tip owners in general?

That's a nice idea too.

[Anonymous]

2 weeks? I'd skip. Bake some cookies or other treats and call it a day.

People on here may say $50-100 per provider, but the reality is gifts are more in the $10-$20 range. DCUM is not exactly a representative sample.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I'm giving $25 for each assistant and the lead. I can't afford more (especially because the timing is rough--they close for 2 weeks, so we have to pay for daycare and backup care).

I don't spend more than $50 on christmas gifts for anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, I'm giving $25 for each assistant and the lead. I can't afford more (especially because the timing is rough--they close for 2 weeks, so we have to pay for daycare and backup care).

I don't spend more than $50 on christmas gifts for anyone.

Omg.. gifting them while paying for their two week vacation? ahhhhhh no. That's a LONG time to be closed. I'm glad my provider stays open even if it's just assistants or subs. I'm sorry!

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't give anything if you've just started by the time Christmas rolls around. 2 weeks is nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't give anything if you've just started by the time Christmas rolls around. 2 weeks is nothing.

PP and OP- please stop using the divisive and exclusionary term you both used.

The correct term is "holiday."