It is a awkward situation the gifts thing, nevertheless, when my kids were in daycare I always bought something for the caregiver to show her how much I appreciate her taking care of my precious girls right !?!

I started giving my gifts to them from ''the kids'' which was coffee mugs with their child picture on it plus a ornament of their handprint. I actually received money from the parents so far :\ weird haha and too much of it actually... I think, but hey I'll take it loll