NANNY APPRECIATION WEEK

International Nanny Week, also known as National Nanny Recognition Week this year falls (Sept 21–27, 2025)! Here are some thoughtful, creative, and heartfelt ideas categorized by type and budget to express gratitude for the hard work nannies do.

🎁 Gifts & Surprises

1. Personalized Gift Basket: Include their favorite snacks, teas/coffees, hand lotion, candles, etc. Tailor it to their personality!

2. Gift Cards for coffee shops, Amazon, restaurants, Target, or a spa. Let them pick what they love.

3. Customized Jewelry bracelet or necklace with the children's initials or birthstones.

4. Handwritten Thank-You Notes from the Kids are incredibly touching — include drawings or a short message of love.

5. Photo Book or Framed Picture photo collage of moments they’ve shared with the kids — sentimental and lasting.

6. “Nanny Survival Kit” includes gum, snacks, hand sanitizer, stress ball, chocolate, etc., in a cute bag or box.

🧡 Experiences & Perks

1. Paid Day Off or Early Leave One Day That Week, a few hours off to relax can feel like a big luxury!

2. Massage or Spa Certificate gives them the chance to unwind.

3. Fancy Lunch Delivered to Them. Pick their favorite spot or surprise them with something special.

4. Tickets to a Show, Concert, or Movie Night: A pair of tickets to enjoy time off — even include popcorn/snacks.

5. Surprise Decorated Locker/Bag/Space, they have a cubby, room, or shelf in your house — decorate it with balloons and thank-yous!

👩‍👧‍👦 From the Kids

1. Video Message from the Kids. Record them saying what they love most about their nanny.

2. Nanny Appreciation Art Wall: Let the kids draw or paint pictures, and display them somewhere in the house all week.

3. "Reasons We Love You" Jar: Fill a jar with little notes from the family and kids — 1 for each day of the week.

🌟 Creative and Fun

1. Nanny Awards Ceremony: Make a silly or sweet award: “Best Giggle Maker,” “Queen of Storytime,” etc.

2. Custom T-shirt or Tote Bag, with something fun like “#1 Nanny” or “Loved Beyond Measure.”

3. Memory Book: If they’ve been with your family a while, include milestone photos and memories.

💌 Simple but Meaningful

1. Heartfelt Letter from the Parents: Express how much you value her role in your children’s lives.

2. Public Shout-Out on Social Media(If she’s okay with it!) Post a thank-you with a photo and kind words.

3. Flower Bouquet, accompanied by a thank-you note — classic and sweet.

Loving Care Home Services is a nanny agency located in the twin cities-serving Minneapolis, St Paul surrounding areas including Rochester, MN.