Quote Originally Posted by 5 Little Monkeys View Post
The half fee throughout summer is a bit different though. They technically do need that service so that they are guaranteed a spot come Fall. That is paying for the spot, not days used and therefore it is a service they are getting even if the child doesn't come to daycare. I hope that makes sense!

I don't hold spots so I'm not out any money but just out of time to advertise if they choose not to come. The only reason I take a holding fee(I take a deposit no matter what) is if the spot opening isn't for awhile. If the spot opens in September, they would pay the holding fee now to guarantee that the spot is theirs. If the spot is open now and they don't need until September than they have to start paying now though. Again, hope that makes sense lol.
Thanks for your patience I'm in Ontario and have one spot left in my daycare that a teacher is interested in for September care for her to be 14 mnth old baby. I could potentially fill my spot earlier than that now with a 2+ year old but seldom get inquiries for 2+. If I give the spot to the teacher would I just obtain a deposit to hold this spot til Sept? Or should she start paying for it now even tho she doesn't need it yet? Thanks for taking time to help.