DS starting nursery in Nov - Do I buy staff Christmas presents?

[Whitecandle]

Hi everyone,

Been reading all the threads about how much people spend and what they buy for nursery/pre school staff for Christmas with content knowing it doesn't apply to me as some people go above and beyond...

But it's just dawned on me that maybe I should?!

Baby is 9 months and due to start nursery next Monday.
Should I buy Christmas gifts??? Or is he starting so close to Christmas that it is not needed and leave it until next year?

I understand it's totally up to me really and I guess I never have to buy anyone if I don't want to buy what would you all do?
Again, it's dependent on people's financial circumstances I guess.. mine aren't great, been on mat leave the last 10 months and only going back to work 2 days per week.

Thank you.

I’d probably buy a tub of celebrations or similar for the staff room in your situation.

You don't have to buy gifts, it's not expected.

If you like you could send a card to his key person thanking them for settling him in and a box of biscuits for the staff room.

No, you don’t have to buy anymore Christmas gifts

No you don't have to.
But, having had a DD who started an apprenticeship in a nursery it is hard work for low pay (apprentices are on v.v. low pay in their first year). So some chocs or similar would be appreciated. Where DD worked generic gifts were pooled and so everyone got something.

I personally don't generally buy teachers presents. I did once for a special ballet teacher and will do this year for the teenager who helps my daughter at ballet. But generally I don't do nursery staff/teachers/swim teachers/Beaver leaders etc.

I think Beavers leaders are in a different group to the others as they are volunteers.

Yes you're probably right @TeenPlusTwenties

If you want to buy a pressie then biscuits and chocolate for the staff room is always gratefully received. Never feel obliged to buy though, it really isn't expected.

I think as long as you can afford too it’s nice to give something to nursery or school as a little thank you. I’ve never got into that whole buying individual gifts for every staff member thing you see so much of on MN though. A box of nice biscuits or chocolates in the week leading up to Christmas is fine, it’s just a gesture of appreciation.

No obligation to buy gifts at all.

But a box of teabags and jar of nice coffee are always appreciated. We have to buy our own

No obligation; I intend to buy mine where DD has been since September a tub of chocolates and a particular gift for her key worker as she’s been so good

I've been wondering about this too... should I be concerned about allergies and so on, or it that overthinking and they'd receive a nice box of chocolates in the spirit with which they are intended? Also thinking about a bottle of wine for each worker in his room, but no idea if they drink.

DD will have been in nursery 7 months by Xmas, I'll josh be buying a tub of chocolates or biscuits for the baby room staff to share and a nice card.

I've been pondering this, but might they get fed up with 20 boxes of chocolates?

I only ever buy a box of chocolates for the staff to share. When my son leaves, I will repeat this, but also take flowers for his key worker. I do get that they will get many boxes of chocolate, but it is just a small token, and chocolates will get eaten over the weeks that follow.

When I worked in a nursery the tubs of chocolates were divided up and everyone took one home each. The ones that were left over were left in the staff area for us to eat as we wanted. It is a nice thought when parents buy something to show they appreciate you and a tub of quality street is absolutely fine to give as a gift to staff.
It’s not compulsory but as a brownie leader I can agree with @TeenPlusTwenties. I see children trekking in to school with big presents for teachers and then come to brownies and not even say thank you for our time. We obviously don’t do it for the presents but a bit of acknowledgement/thanks doesn’t go unnoticed and gives us a real boost.