Other charges - can providers ask for a deposit?
Yes, childcare providers can charge parents a refundable deposit to secure a child’s funded place, but childcare providers should be mindful if a deposit would prevent the take-up of a place i.e. for children who could be eligible for Think2.
However, if deposits are charged for funded places there is an expectation that this refunded or deducted from any fees by the end of the term the child has started the placement. The Provider could choose to keep a deposit if the child does not start the placement.
