Do you still require a 2 week deposit when the start date is immediate?

[5 Little Monkeys]

Yes, I charge the deposit (1 week) no matter when the start date is. I use it towards the last 4 weeks of care to hopefully protect myself from parents just up and leaving without giving the proper amount of termination notice.

However, it can be a huge amount for some parents to pay all at once (3 weeks in my case) and I'd be willing to spread it over the first 2 payments if they asked.