Ideas for leaving present for childminder

[JimmyMcNulty]

Ds has been going to his childminder for 2 years and his last day is coming up soon as he is off to pre-school. I'd like to get her a nice present to say thanks and bye but am not sure what. I've given her foodie things before like chocolates but would like to give something a bit longer-lasting. I wondered about a photo of ds but maybe that's a bit naff...

Any ideas? Especially from childminders - what sorts of leaving presents do you appreciate most?

As a nanny/childcarer myself I always appreciate something for me, such as a beauty voucher, facial, manicure or some such. My boss just bought me a voucher for a massage and I'm so looking forward to using it.

Not really a long-lasting idea but I hope that helps.

Kerry x

I have been childming for 17 years and have received may lovely presents from my parents over the years jewelery, gift vouchers ect.But the thing that I appreciate the most, are the thankyou letters that I get thanking me for all that I have done for theit child. I am still in contact with many of my previous parents and children.