I don't see your deposit system really helping you. You still are going to get less money than if you filled the spot immediately. The "no pay" days are just spread out a bit differently.

The only way I hold a spot long term is if a family contacts me for a spot that I don't have open yet. For instance I have a child that is aging out for kindergarten this fall. I already have another child lined up to take that spot. I am not charging the new family, since my spot isn't empty.

If they want me to hold a spot they pay for it unless I can find someone else to fill it temporarily. There is a DC shortage in my area. I never have a hard time filling my spots. I won't go months without being paid.

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