Originally Posted by
moggy
I'd just ask them to hold on until 12 wks before start. Pacey contracts say they should not be done before 12 wks. Anything could happen- you may be happy to leave the space open at the moment but what if another child unexpectedly leaves, you could be needing to take on another family quickly and need this space to allow for siblings or flexibility of days etc. Things happen, work changes, family circumstances change.
I have done this before and we waited the few months- we just kept in touch to reassure each other we are still interested and at 12wks did contracts and a deposit as usual.