What to do?

[bright sparks]

I think that she should tell me just that, if she wants to continue to look that is fine, but not tell me that she wants that spot, but that she is interested only if she cant find something that better fits her needs.
I just feel like this is clearly someone that will say one thing and do another, and I am not interested in working with that, and I am not at all like that. I think she is being completely dishonest with me.
Also, what good would taking a deposit really do anyway? how much notice would she have to give me for me to return the deposit?

Deposits are generally non-refundable, they must be applied to last two weeks of care.... at least in my daycare. A parent can not get their money back because they changed their mind or are being wishy washy. The financial commitment ensures that the commitment is a firm one that they are taking seriously. All shopping around is done prior to wasting time signing a contract and paying the deposit. A casual verbal agreement is something that someone can walk away from and leave you high and dry. By not requiring a firm agreement in the form of a contract and deposit, you leave yourself open to these kinds of things happening unfortunately.