Agreed.

I always take FT children but against my better judgement took a child who comes 4 days a week last January. His Wednesday is STILL empty - although have an interview tomorrow so it might be filled finally. PT'ers always cost lost income. Never again.

I don't even let FT'er drop days if Mom goes on mat leave anymore. Either they keep the FT place they contracted for or they leave completely. Too hard filling their unwanted days esp as in a year they will expect them to be available along with a place for the new sibling.