I have given fun school supplies to my children's teachers in the younger grades. My thoughts are that they have 20ish students. Most of those students will bring in a gift. They will get candy, mugs, etc. So my one gift of school supplies isn't going to disappoint the teacher because she's getting a variety of gifts from a large group of students. I as a HDCP, only have 4 "students". So if they bring me stuff for daycare, I am disappointed. If I receive nothing, I am disappointed. It doesn't have to be super exciting or expensive, but not just a card either. One year, a long time daycare parent gave me a small pop up Christmas children's book. When I opened it I was sort of in disbelief What was she thinking. I think I had mentioned once that I liked pop up books, but to give me one as a Christmas gift??? I was disappointed. I for one, don't want gifts for daycare. They are not really for me, but for their chidren to enjoy while they are here. Not really a gift now is it??