I just set up an interview with a potential client to start her baby, who will be 1 year then, in September.

I don't mind the wait, a lighter load through the summer with my own kids home will be nice, and we are planning on taking a vacation this summer, so not having to try to coordinate vacation schedules with another family will be nice.

Assuming everything works out, what would you suggest I do for a holding fee? I have never charged one before, I've only been open since July. Half-fees seem like too much, and I actually like the idea of not taking another child on until then, I just don't want to get screwed if they end up walking on me.

Thoughts? Thanks!