Saving spots for possible clients

[nadia527]

I proabley will do what you said put her name on a waiting list and contact her in February if there are any spots open. Thank you mickyc

[Lee-Bee]

I would never take a shift worker. The irregular schedule can wreak havoc on a child trying to adjust to daycare and their needed hours just don't align with home daycare hours. Shift workers need to find care that is open 24/7 with flexible schedules or a live in nanny.

As for holding the spot until March. I would only consider this for the perfect family, that pays a deposit to ensure they fill the spot when they say they will and who will be paying for full time care (within my open hours), IF and only IF I was willing to forgo that pay for numerous months. If I wanted a lighter load for a few months over the summer for more outings or if i was just opening up and wanted to ease into a full group etc.

ALSO I would never hold a spot for a child under the age of 2 if in Ontario. You only get 2 children under 2, those spots will fill easily and they spots for children over age 2 will take a long time to fill. Holding an open, unpaid spot for a child under age 2 would wreck havoc on your income!!