Gift for child carer

Hi,
We're pulling DS out of daycare but want to give the 'ladies' something. Woudl a little photo card or somethign like that be good? Any thoughts from carers?

Chocolate! HAHA - but seriously, anything that is a gift showing appreciation for what we do is special. Thanks is a rarely said thing in the industry (in my experience) so when a family does show gratitude, in whatever fashion, it's wonderful.
A photo card with something nice written inside would be perfect!

I agree with what ausgirl said, the thought is lovely no matter what you get, it is lovely to be thought of!

As others have said it is lovely to be thought of. I still have gifts that I was given by children in my care 10 years ago (and I can still tell you who gave them to me)

I remember one thing I got off a child when I worked at pre-school was a cheese knife. Sounds a bit weird as a treasured gift but it is honestly the one thing that I still use. Everytime I get it out it makes me think back to that special little boy :)

Looking around the room right now, I can see a candleholder set, photo frame, and cookbook from families I have worked with. Also a weird plastic flower thing for my fridge. Mia (aged 26 months at the time) picked it herself, which makes it really special. A basket of baked goodies for morning tea would go down well too.

Ask your DS what he wants to give them. He'll think of something good.

Thanks everyone.
I just asked DS and he wants to buy them a folder thing like the one they use for their day sheets :lol:

What a creative idea collector your DS is! :)