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[quote=Anonymous]We found an in-home daycare we like for our baby (due early May.) We'll need care in late August. The provider knows she will have one infant spot free then and asked for 2 weeks' tuition to secure the spot. We were under the impression that this $$ actually COVERED the first two weeks of care in August, but no, it's just a holding fee for the spot--we'll need to pay for the actual care starting when the baby begins going. This provider does not do a wait list--you take the spot now and pay the fee, or take your chances later.

Is this normal? On the one hand, it's a guaranteed spot and we don't have to stress anymore. On the other hand, every other home daycare we've liked maintains a wait list instead and only asks for a small fee ($25-$50) to stay on the list. Then, we find out in a few months whether we get the spot.

I just don't know if I"m being taken advantage of, or if this is A-OK/standard. We're in MD (Silver Spring) if it makes a difference. Thanks. [/quote]

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