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  1. #11
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    I been very blessed with good client for many year. One year husband fell broke arm and had surgery. My parent come with meals they made for full week, just need thaw and heat. And some Dad come clear snow each day so we able get out. Very lucky to have kind client.

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    Awesome gifts everyone Although, it's not needed, it's a nice gesture to show they appreciate us. I've also been blessed with great families over the years and they truly make my life easier and allow me to almost always love my job!

  3. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Other Mummy View Post
    It is wonderful and appreciative when our clients think of us. In the past, I've gotten gift cards, movie passes, wine.

    Last year and this year I have one dcm that brings it upon herself to get all the parents on board to pitch in for a 'daycare classroom materials ' gift bag. Although, it is a nice gesture...I feel that it is technically a gift for their children since I would be using it for daycare to teach THEIR children. Yes, I would not have to spend out of pocket to get glue, construction paper, stickers, etc. Couple that with the fact that most of the supplies are not something I would have bought for my daycare anyway (confetti/small bottles of glue sticks that last for 2 uses...etc.) I feel that this is NOT a gift for me or my family. This year the same mom told me she is doing the same thing...getting all the parents together to pitch in for supplies. I hope my fake smile and nodding of my head looked genuine enough. In my head I'm screaming....."Noooo oo....bad enough she wants to spearhead this "project" but she has ALL my daycare parents pitching in. I hope someone gives me at least a $10 gift card to Timmy's. LOL.
    Quite a few of my family members do this to me lol. One year my husbands big surprise to me was a toy bin organizer. I did want another one but not necessarily as my Xmas gift haha. I truly love my job and my family knows this and I do appreciate that they all think of my dc too but sometimes I want to be like, "enough! Im more than just my dc" lol

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    This is my last day before a few days off, and one mom showed up with a gift certificate for a pedicure.
    And the last family is the one that just started, so I am guessing she hasn't thought of it. A card would be nice, but she seems overwhelmed, so it's probably the last thing on her mind.

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    Absolutely daycarelady2.....it also helps me get to know the parents a little bit more than I thought I did! Would anyone like to know what I learned about those parents...LMAO !!!!
    Last edited by sandylynn; 12-22-2015 at 01:42 PM.

  6. #16
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    I've gotten all gift cards from my families so far:
    - 2 restaurant gift cards
    - 2 LCBO gift cards
    - 1 prepaid MasterCard

    And I still have 2 families to go!

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    Got my first today. Dinner and movie out GCs. And a keyboard for my daughter which she loves . But this family is always the only one that's good to me . Three more tomorrow, so we shall see

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    Today dhb brought a lava lamp for my daughter, a package of super hero figures for my son and the Mouse Trap game for us all. Very nice. I got the dayhome kids each a book and a new drinking cup, I also got the parents a starbucks GC. My other family just started in December and also gave notice the first day so I'm thinking nothing from them.

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    That's so nice that they buy your families gifts too!

    Today was my last day until Tuesday as no one is coming tomorrow. I received a gift card and coupons to the movies, an owl mug and hot chocolate spoons from my 4th family. The 5th family gave nothing but she's a single mom to 2 boys so I don't blame her!!

    ETA...the 5th family dropped off payment today and a $20 Tim's gift card That surprised me as I really didn't expect anything as I know money is tight for them. Really thoughtful of them!
    Last edited by 5 Little Monkeys; 12-24-2015 at 11:34 AM.

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    My last family gave me a 2$ box of chocolate. Lol. They aren't tight just a cheapo family. Was done at noon today. Now I'm off til Jan.4th. That's gift enough for me! Yay! Merry Christmas all!

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