when I had my children in home daycare I would give a gift equal to a full days pay. I never went below $50.00 and when I had 2 kids in care I'd often go above. I'd also make sure to do birthday presents for the caregiver.

I expect a thank you from my families at Christmas time. In whichever way they deliver it is fine, I just like to be appreciated.

I had a good laugh over the weeks pay too.