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childcaremom 10:16 AM 09-13-2016
Originally Posted by nothingwithoutjoy:
Yes...this is what I do. The problem in my head is that if a child is starting quickly, unless I ask for the deposit the day I meet them, it doesn't cover me if they back out three days later after I've done everything, but before I've received the check. I guess I just need to work up the guts to say hand over the cash now! :-)
Yes, I've had that happen a few times, as well. Learned the hard way to wait until cash is in hand before doing any prep work.

For a quick start, I would just tell them that you need the deposit in hand before moving forward.
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