Don't want to be over capacity however don't want to get screwed either

[torontokids]

I disagree. IMO the commitments you made with the original families and that particular child come first. If you can accommodate baby No. 2 then so be it, if not then no. I would never change a families schedule to accommodate something better that has come along.

My advice would be to ask the mom on mat leave if it would work for her to go down to Friday's only. If not I would say you don't have room for baby no. 2 then.

I hear what you are saying and this is my dilemma. That being said, I also need to look out for myself. I have a few families on my wait list for Jan currently and if I don't act quickly, they will find care elsewhere. Also, this part time family was told at the onset that it was a trial to see how it goes so although it is going really well from all accounts, I have "an out."

[sunnydays]

I think you are doing the right thing. You cannot leave yourself in a bad position because of honouring commitments. I don't think the parents would pass up a good opportunity because they feel loyal to you either. You mentioned that the two part-timers are friends though...in that case I would be inclined to talk to Alice's mom now before she hears it from the other mom and feels like you are pulling the wool over her eyes.