I don't hold spots. If a family wants an available spot I require $300 down (non-refundable). They must begin paying on the day the spot is available. I had a spot open in March. I interviewed a few families. They all didn't need care for a month or two. I told them if they wanted the spot payment needed to begin immediately or I would continue to advertise and try to fill. They all took the chance that the spot was still open in a few months time. In the meantime I filled the spot. I am not about to loose money while waiting for a child to start. There are lots of great families out there.