I don't usually do birthday gifts, but we have a special snack to celebrate on their birthdays. At Christmas, I just look around and see what I can find that I think each child will enjoy. I try to spend no more than $5-$10 per child. I have older (school age) kids, so last year the girls got barbies, and the boys got Bakugan and Thumb wrestling toys. I usually make up goody bags for Valentines, Halloween, and the end of the school year with candy, small toys, and usually a gift certificate for a free italian ice.

(If you have a Ritas italian ice, they give the gift certs. away for free if you tell them it's for day care kids!)

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