My guess is the dad has no idea on anything parent related let alone daycare. It is possible they have been separated until she found a job in the city and now has a job, is moving and starting work and well care needs to start right away and she is out of town so he is left to do it.

Even if the school for Sept becomes an issue filling a spot right away and then having from now till Sept to refill it isn't such a bad thing to consider.

Yes potential for some issues but it will be because of lack of understanding and not from trying to do anything wrong I would think. Will definitely need some hand holding through the process but those can also be your best clients because they work with you.