Ugh! How would you respond?

[Inspired by Reggio]

I would politely inform her that it is not going to work and wish her well in her closer solution!

I am not a 'drop in' centre and there would have to be a huge motivation for me to do a 'short term' arrangement like that like I knew 100% that the child would adjust right into the program otherwise you could be earning your money 10fold dealing with a screamer for a month

[mimi]

loulou I would send her another email and just tell her you changed your mind. This is already causing you aggrevation.

[loulou]

Sorry I was trying to type fast and put what I briefly emailed her. I did make it clear I wouldn't do a casual or day only care and that if she did want to send her child for the month I would be happy to help out but do require the deposit still and would like to meet with her to see if her child would be a good fit and we could go from there if that works for her. I'm hoping she gets the point and I don't think she'd be willing to give up a 2 week deposit. If she is I wouldn't mind 2 weeks pay for one day

[gramma]

Yeah of course you offer her to come for the month even after she tries to USE you like the ladies said, she'll says OK and come Monday she'll go bye bye. Who gets the last laugh here I would burn in frustration to feel used. Well like Crayola Kiddies said, hope you ask for the month payment in advance with NO REFUND !

Payment in cash since there wont be time for the cheque to clear if she decided to go with the other person.

[loulou]

She decided not to come. I knew she wasn't really interested!

[DisneyPrincess]

There you go... another experience under your belt, now you know what to do next time similar situation happens... and that helped us as well, if I get across someone like that I know exactly what to do