Originally Posted by
Kiddleywinks
Agree with everything said above, there are too many variables that can affect parents requirements or my availability between now and next year.
So many times we hear of hours changing from 'full time' to the bare minimum making it unworkable/not worth it, grandparents/family/friends stepping in before a start date, or parents staying at home after all.
I do charge a 50% retainer if I have an available space already, but, I won't sign a contract with more than 3 months before a starting date, and once a contract is signed, that's when I start charging :thumbsup: