Interesting Daycare provider interaction

[Snowmom]

I'm assuming you probably verbally agreed to drop off a deposit and take the spot, which is why she's upset- since it takes time and effort to fill our spots and if we turn other people down while waiting for a parent... well that's the frustrating part (trusting people will follow through with their word), because that's income and time lost.

Personally, I would never "hold" a spot without a deposit or non-refundable fee. Until I have money in hand, the spot is available. A lesson learned the hard way for many of us.

She could take you to court for an "expressed contract" or "implied contract". But, I doubt she would. It's hard to prove without written proof of communication.