I filled my last 2 spaces 2 weeks ago with sisters. The mom gave me a deposit for their start date. I was so relieved to finally be done interviewing. She sent me an email last night saying her mom got laid off and has offered to watch her girls. She also asked for her deposit back because she feels she has given me enough notice to still fill the space (Sept 1st). I really don't know if I'll be able to fill them by them and am not too excited to be looking again. The only way I'd even consider giving it back is if I do fill them both for September but I still in no way have to.
Would you ever give a deposit back? - ISn't this the point of the depost