National Nanny Recognition Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible caregivers who pour their love, patience, and creativity into supporting families every day. Nannies do so much more than care for children; they help shape little hearts and minds, bring stability to households, and often become part of the family themselves. This year, let’s take a moment to show them just how valued and appreciated they truly are! Here are 10 thoughtful ways to thank your nanny during National Nanny Recognition Week (September 21-27).
A SPECIAL MEAL
Food! Yum! Treating your nanny to a special meal is always a great way to honor someone for National Nanny Recognition Week! Prepare their favorite meal for them and have your child(ren) act as servers to make it fun and extra special. If cooking is not your thing, you can also order take-out from one of their favorite restaurants on DoorDash, Grubhub, or Uber Eats, and have food delivered right to their homes quickly. You could also make a reservation for your nanny and a special friend to have dinner at their favorite restaurant and pay for it!
SURPRISE PAID TIME OFF
National Nanny Recognition Week is a wonderful opportunity to offer an extra day of paid time off to your hardworking nanny. It can offer them some extra time for those errands they haven’t been able to get around to, or maybe they would like to relax and take the day to reset! Remember to give the nanny a little notice on this one so they can plan for a special day. Either way, you cannot go wrong with this fun surprise!
NANNY PAMPER DAY
Caring for kiddos can be physically and emotionally demanding. A gift card to a nearby spa or nail salon is a wonderful way to say thank you and could be just what your nanny needs to relax in her free time! Another option is to invite a masseuse or nail technician to your home and make it fun for the kids and the nanny to enjoy together!
A NANNY BONUS PARTY
Celebrate your amazing nanny by throwing them their own party and giving them cash. Try decorating the house, making a fun treat to share, and putting on some of their favorite music to celebrate how amazing they are to your family! This little or big bonus will be truly appreciated.
EDUCATION
The gift that keeps on giving! Write a letter of appreciation to your nanny and then gift them a class they have been wanting to take. Perhaps, they’ve been saving up to advance their newborn skills with a course through Newborn Care Solutions or a membership to the INA so they can build community. What about this amazing Positive Discipline for Nannies course through Sproutable or the Nurturing Nanny Course through RIE? The possibilities are endless!
WORDS OF KINDNESS
Thank your nanny! Tell them how wonderful they are and highlight some of their best qualities. It feels good to be loved and hear positive things about yourself! Words of kindness go a long way and can really make a person feel appreciated. Above all, words of kindness make the world a better place! Read some of our testimonials and the kind words our families have said about their nannies here.
A SMALL GIFT
Who doesn’t love to receive a small gift as a token of appreciation? Maybe they love coffee, or jewelry, or could use some new gear for camping? Another great option may be a Target gift card that your nanny can use for whatever their heart desires!
A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET
No matter the occasion, a bright and cheery bouquet of flowers is always a great way to put a smile on someone’s face. Send a vibrant arrangement from your local florist and be sure to add a sentimental note to let your nanny know how much you appreciate them! Here’s one of our favorite florists, La Petite Gardenia in Los Angeles.
A SUBSCRIPTION BOX
Choose a subscription box that aligns with your nanny’s interests and hobbies, such as books, gourmet snacks, cooking, or beauty products. Some of our favorites include the Thera Self-Care Box as well as the Adults Craft Crate by Cratejoy!
A “THANK YOU” TREASURE HUNT
This is a great activity to get your children involved in! You can have them make sweet arts and crafts or hide small gifts that you want to surprise your nanny with. Be sure to write clues or even make a treasure hunt map to go on an appreciation hunt together.
National Nanny Recognition Week is about more than one week of gratitude; it’s about honoring the lasting impact nannies have on families and children. Whether through big gestures or small daily thanks, showing appreciation goes a long way in making your nanny feel celebrated!
HAVE A FABULOUS WEEK CELEBRATING YOUR EDUCATED NANNIES FOR NATIONAL NANNY RECOGNITION WEEK!
