Quote Originally Posted by gravy_train View Post
Yes, that's a strange thing to do and puts a lot of pressure and possibly financial strain on other families.
Personally, I think less is more. Last year the parents received a Christmas ornament their child made and all of the christmas theme crafts we had been doing and I really feel that this was sufficient. I give the children a copy of a book that they enjoy reading in daycare for their birthday. Parents want to know that their child is well taken care of and is having fun in your care - the crafts show them that, in my opinion.
When my oldest attended a daycare centre we always received handmade gifts and I still cherish them. I pull them out every Christmas and display them in my home.
Yes, I agree. I would much rather just send home the arts and crafts that the children make.