Paying to hold a spot?

[Inspired by Reggio]

I personally could not charge a client a fee for holding a space that another child is currently in and I am earning income on - that just seems dishonest

[Dayhome Mamma]

I personally could not charge a client a fee for holding a space that another child is currently in and I am earning income on - that just seems dishonest

Yes, I agree. Its totally sneaky and dishonest. I charge a holding fee only if I know I have the spot available in the following month or two which I could be filling and the parents are not ready for that start. But it also depends on how much I need the income. a $300/deposit each month is not worth doing if I could be making my full amount.