It's such a hard balance. Im a little torn. I really like the family, I really like the child and their hours are great! I could fill the spot with a full time when she goes on mat leave this fall as I have 2 on wait list that are contacting me regularly reminding me they're there, but I don't like the families as much. I think she's only offering to bring him pt to maintain his space.

So, I'm thinking of charging her a 3 days min PT spot. Paid Stat's ... vacay... ect. Then once I get into the summer next year charging a deposit for the new ones spot. But Ill let her know upfront that I do not offer sibling discounts. I'm always leary to take siblings, especially full time, as you never know if they will pull out, and if they do, there goes half of your income. Maybe I should charge the deposit to cover the last 2 weeks for both kids based on that situation. ( i normally put the deposit towards the first 2 weeks)

I just want to make sure I'm upfront and honest with her from the beginning. That way there are no surprises come next summer.

thanks for all of your advise ladies