I guess everyone does this differently.

I provide a service that is available starting on a certain day, not 4 weeks from that day, nor 4 months from that day. If a family decides they want a spot, they are certainly available to pay to hold the spot. I also charge full price for holding a spot. A spot is a spot. I can get someone else to fill the spot right now so why would I take a 1/2 price cut or not fill the spot, know what I mean?

I've had a few families do this, from 5 weeks to 4 1/2 month. Paying for a space they were not physically using but was being held for them. In that time, they are free to utilize any time they want in care, but most of the time it is because the families are still on maternity leave, or extended mat leave and want to secure a space.

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