Question about holding spots

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I would never hold a space that long because too many things happen including the family moving, not returning to work afterall, grandma stepping in etc. and changes in your daycare in terms of age mix and other comings and goings. Most don't start to look until about 4-6 months before returning to work and unless I had an opening happening such as another child in care expected to leave then I wouldn't be signing them up. You should ask for a holding fee which should be high given all the reasons you would be the one to lose out if you saved the space. Asking for half the regular fee to hold is not unreasonable - although the parent likely will.