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What present to get the best nursery key worker ever?

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dazedandblue · 03/08/2025 14:57

DS is starting Reception and has his 3-ish weeks left at nursery.

The staff have been incredible so I would like to get a wider staff gift, however DS' key worker is just out of this world. The bond they have is amazing and we are all going to miss his key worker so so much.

With that, I'd like to get him a lovely card with all our thanks for everything he has done, but also a lovely leaving present.

What would be the best gift for the most amazing nursery keyworker?

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Bobnobob · 03/08/2025 15:01

Unless you know much about his interests outside of work you are probably best off with a gift voucher and a heartfelt card. Perhaps you could ask if he would do ad hoc babysitting so it’s not a final goodbye?

NuffSaidSam · 03/08/2025 15:04

A gift voucher for somewhere with as much variety as possible (John Lewis/Amazon/Love2Shop).

And just tell.gim how much you appreciate him in a card - that will mean the most.

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dazedandblue · 03/08/2025 20:05

Ok it sounds like a heartfelt card and gift voucher is the way to go.
Would John Lewis be acceptable for the voucher? We have one in town so it means he could go either in-person or order online and it's a bit of a 'catch-all'.
And maybe a small box of chocolates or something?

Oh gosh, I would LOVE to ask that if he'd ever consider ad hoc babysitting or wants to see DS, to please let me know. But would that be appropriate? Could I write it in the card?

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Sirzy · 03/08/2025 20:07

A letter to the nursery manager to show your appreciation.

Lafufufu · 03/08/2025 20:08

I got my childminder 2 day passes to Sopwell house which is 😍

She was bloody delighted and said it was the best thing she'd ever been given!

(It was expensive but she was A-mazing and we love her)

IceBrownie · 03/08/2025 20:09

DD has always had a 1-2-1 additional needs worker (who was phenomenal).

I buy generous gift cards but personalise with very heartfelt cards + drawings.

I also write praise letters to senior management and even then council/governor board etc

NuffSaidSam · 03/08/2025 20:10

dazedandblue · 03/08/2025 20:05

Ok it sounds like a heartfelt card and gift voucher is the way to go.
Would John Lewis be acceptable for the voucher? We have one in town so it means he could go either in-person or order online and it's a bit of a 'catch-all'.
And maybe a small box of chocolates or something?

Oh gosh, I would LOVE to ask that if he'd ever consider ad hoc babysitting or wants to see DS, to please let me know. But would that be appropriate? Could I write it in the card?

I think it'd be ok to put a little P.S. with your number and ask him to get in touch if he offers evening/weekend babysitting.

allthesmallthingsarehere · 03/08/2025 20:10

A card to them, a letter to rhe nursery manager, and a voucher for afternoon tea for two at the very very fancy hotel near us.

blabbermouth12 · 03/08/2025 20:13

https://marthasfudgekitchen.etsy.com/

This shop on Etsy has beautiful personalised gifts!
I have bought lots from her for teachers etc xx

Sirzy · 03/08/2025 20:17

I’m am in touch with a number of DS former (1-1) TAs and with parents of children I have been a 1-1 for. When they have left the school/nursery then as long as everyone is happy then it’s fine to stay in contact.

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