International couple is possibly legit, not a scam

[Momof4]

I wouldn't talk to these people but I wish you the best of luck. Con artists are successful because they know exactly what they are doing.

[torontokids]

Only the husband is coming for work. The wife is a student and will be caring for the child. They are looking for care 2 days per wk as he is normally in a nursery school and very sociable plus she will be continuing with her studies while here(grad school). She even said she could easily get a nanny but she would rather not because he wouldn't get to be around other kids. Obviously if I didn't have 3 open spaces I wouldn't entertain the idea. I appreciate everyone's concerns however I've taken all the precautions so we'll see.

[sunnydays]

Just have to ask myself, why would they put him in a home daycare if it is for socialization? Why not a licensed preschool program? If they are coming all this way for work, chances are they can afford it...especially 2 days a week. Sorry...can't help but wonder still...

Only the husband is coming for work. The wife is a student and will be caring for the child. They are looking for care 2 days per wk as he is normally in a nursery school and very sociable plus she will be continuing with her studies while here(grad school). She even said she could easily get a nanny but she would rather not because he wouldn't get to be around other kids. Obviously if I didn't have 3 open spaces I wouldn't entertain the idea. I appreciate everyone's concerns however I've taken all the precautions so we'll see.

[torontokids]

Well it's simple, Toronto daycare centres have huge wait lists. You need to be on the list when you are 2 seconds pregnant and even then you may not get a spot. I am remaining open but cautious.

She also said no one responded to her emails requesting care which I am assuming is either because they suspected a scam or they would never have a spot anyways so didn't bother responding.

[Momof4]

You are a new provider and that's why they are targeting you. Just saying, be careful!

[apples and bananas]

If you have the availability to take them at 2 days a week then I would suggest you tell them that you look forward to meeting them when they get here. You can take the child immediatly and you will hold a spot for them, but don't take a deposit. That's where they get ya!

Anyways, a deposit is no good without a signed contract.

[Skysue]

What country are they from? How can he properly socialize if he can't speak English?

[Momof4]

I think Torontokids mentioned in her old thread that this family is from the Netherlands and they all speak English as a second language in most European countries. When I was in the Netherlands everyone spoke English.

I've had these requests that come in almost word for word the same except the country changes, South Africa, Europe, Hong Kong. I haven't had any of these emails for a couple of years because my ads have been down or I would cut and paste it here for you Torontokids so you could compare. Do any of you ladies have a recent request so you can copy and paste for Torontokids?

[torontokids]

So I contacted the couple and told them that they can come see me when they arrive in the city however I will not hold a spot for them. If they contact me once in the city and I don't have any spots, I will offer them leads to other providers if needed. I was just starting to feel I was spending too much energy thinking about this and it was working out to be too much work for 2 days a wk, 2 month commitment. Now we can all rest easy, right momof4?

[Momof4]

Whew! That's a relief!