Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I don't hold spaces. Period.
If a space is open and available I charge full rate for it.
If a parent didn't want to start when the opening is available then it goes to the next person wanting it.
I refuse to take a financial loss due to someone else's circumstances. I cost myself enough money. 
If you are wanting to save the space and since it's only a small time period, I would suggest offering the space at 50% its regular rates maybe...
If you want to go lower than that, I have no advice. I've never done that as I'd rather continue looking than to wait on someone else.
Yeah it's not super long. Two weeks from the date I have the opening. If it was a month I'd be like pay for the space or leave. I guess that's why I was ok with the other person who blew me off signing up - it was only two weeks. I feel like I need to charge a fee to show her I'm serious. I will also have her deposit so there is that.