Christmas Bonus for the Nanny?

We have been getting many calls at The Nanny Connection asking advice on what to give the nanny for Christmas. Although there is no set rule, there is some standard advice I can offer having been in this industry for many years. Typically, nannies most appreciate a cash bonus at Christmas time. This is usually one to two weeks of their salary. It can be up to a month's salary if the nanny has been with the family for more then a year.

If you'd like to give a more personal gift, I have a few to suggest:
Salon/spa gift certificates
gym memberships
gift certificates to her favorite clothing store
Ipads, Kindles, Ipods w/Itunes gift cards

If you'd like to include something personal along with the bonus:
A framed picture of the nanny with the children
A scrapbook with pictures of the children and/or drawn by the children
Ornaments made by the Children
A poem or story about why you love your nanny!

Hope this helps and have a Merry Christmas!!!
Kathleen