Long time ago, I was mad when client who in school start here in Jan and term in May when school year end. Her husband did interview, and assured me it long term placement which I always look for.
Then I realized that they not told me she in university because I would not have take their child. And if that true from me, it likely true for other carer too. I think maybe they go to several dayhomes and were honest that it for 4 month and then they leave but need care again September and found out no one interested. Yes, it annoy that they not share information with me but if they being turned away, they need care for child and what option they have?

When child come now at 12 month, I always explain I look for long term and if they choose lie, then nothing I can do. I change policy so now call my deposit an enrollment fee, and for client who been here over a year, credit equal to enrollment fee applied to final week of care. Client who not here for year, not get any credit. That all I can do.