Quote Originally Posted by CheryR View Post
I will start my dayhome in January and I just got a phone call from a prospective client she would want a part time for a month then a full time there after. How will I ask about deposit/advance payment?
Since it's only a short month where this child will be PT and the ultimate goal is FT, I'd charge a FT deposit.

I'd also make sure my contract was really clear that PT care begins no later than <start date>, that care is only available on registered days and there won't be switching of days meaning the are effectively having a FT place available and just using a few days a week, and that FT care is to be commenced no later than <switch over date>.