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Costa gift card for nursery staff

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KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 14:41

My little one is leaving pre-school on Thursday as he's going to school in September.

He goes to pre-school and forest school therefore he has 9 main staff split over the two rooms who look after him.

I was thinking of getting him to write a card and put in a Costa gift - card instead of the standard chocolates etc.

Shall i do a £5 gift card or a £10 gift card?

Thank you

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LubaLuca · 29/08/2023 14:44

One each at £10 a go is a big expense, but realistically £5 isn't going to get them a coffee and cake.

Could you send a group gift for all of them to share instead? Really nice biscuits and cakes for the staff room, perhaps.

storypushers · 29/08/2023 14:44

Can you easily afford £90? I know I couldn't. £10 would be much nicer to receive than £5. But £5 is absolutely fine.

coffeeandcake00 · 29/08/2023 14:58

Nursery worker here...I would love a 5 pound Costa voucher! I have a slight coffee addiction though 😁

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KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 15:24

I can afford £10 each but would obviously prefer £5. I am trying to justify £10 as they've been with him for two years.

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Toddler101 · 29/08/2023 15:29

KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 15:24

I can afford £10 each but would obviously prefer £5. I am trying to justify £10 as they've been with him for two years.

Any small local coffee shops you could support instead?

Instead of £90 to Costa, I'd do a hamper for the staff room including a coffee blend from a local small business coffee shop and some nice biscuits or sweet treats!

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KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 15:33

Toddler101 · 29/08/2023 15:29

Any small local coffee shops you could support instead?

Instead of £90 to Costa, I'd do a hamper for the staff room including a coffee blend from a local small business coffee shop and some nice biscuits or sweet treats!

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There has been a big turnover of staff, i want to get something specific to the workers that he has known for 2 years. Plus the list is what the management have given me. I don't know the village that will to be able to support a local coffee shop and not all do gift cards.

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coffeeandcake00 · 29/08/2023 15:37

KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 15:24

I can afford £10 each but would obviously prefer £5. I am trying to justify £10 as they've been with him for two years.

Sounds cheesy but most nursery workers love receiving a thank you card with some words of appreciation inside. Childcare is a typically low paid and often under valued profession so it's always nice to hear that the work you have done is appreciated and recognised. The staff would probably love a small token of appreciation but honestly don't feel you have to spend lots, it really is not necessary.

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KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 15:39

coffeeandcake00 · 29/08/2023 15:37

Sounds cheesy but most nursery workers love receiving a thank you card with some words of appreciation inside. Childcare is a typically low paid and often under valued profession so it's always nice to hear that the work you have done is appreciated and recognised. The staff would probably love a small token of appreciation but honestly don't feel you have to spend lots, it really is not necessary.

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the gift card will be in a thank you card that i am going to get my DS to hand write to each individual.

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Twosugarsandmilk · 29/08/2023 16:21

I think £5 is a lovely idea :)

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KinderEggg · 29/08/2023 17:53

I’ve bought £10 ones! They could get a coffee and cake :)

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