Prolly gonna get an ear full, but that's alright I guess

[Crayola kiddies]

If it was me and I was offering you a spot at $350/month guaranteed and you didn't want to rake it I would definitely fill your spot. Paying on time is not a good enough reason to keep you because I expect everyone to pay on time. My spots are worth $800/month (based on four weeks) and I would not be willing to keep a spot open for half that amount. So if she is as good as you say and the availability of the service that you are looking for is almost nonexistant in your area then why do you want to risk losing it? If your son is happy there why take him out and have to transition him in another daycare (if you can find one)that he might not like so much. The grass is always greener on the other side till you get there and find out its actually weeds. I just don't get your problem ....from what you have said you are currently paying $400/month but she is offering you $350/month for a standard schedule why not take it and either send him on all the days and use those days that you are not working to run your errands and shop or get your hair cut ect so that way the days you have him home are free to spend totally with him or don't send him the extra day and you paying less per month anyway.... Or get a part time job at timmies or mc donalds to fill in the extra day and it's a win win......