Book before you commit or while planning the setup
The questions will be different depending on whether you are still considering the property or have already secured it. The visit is shaped around your stage and the decisions in front of you.
Considering a property
Use the visit to explore whether the building appears workable for your nursery plans before taking on a lease, purchase or expensive alterations.
Planning your nursery setup
Use the time to think through the layout, practical setup and preparation priorities before opening or an Ofsted registration visit.
What we can look at together
We will focus on the areas that matter most to your proposed nursery, its stage and the time you have booked.
Space and capacity
Usable indoor areas, approximate capacity considerations and how different age groups might be accommodated.
Rooms and daily flow
Possible room use, staff movement, supervision, sleep, meals, storage, arrivals, departures and day-to-day routines.
Facilities and access
Toilets, nappy changing, kitchen arrangements, entrances, accessibility, pushchair access, parking and outdoor space.
Safeguarding visibility
Supervision, blind spots, access control, collection arrangements and practical features that may affect safer working.
Adaptations and questions
Likely changes to investigate and useful questions about the lease, repairs, permissions, services and landlord responsibilities.
Registration readiness
Practical building and setup priorities relevant to your Ofsted preparation, without pretending to guarantee registration.
The visit is personalised, so not every topic will be covered in every booking. Priorities will be agreed around your questions and the duration selected.
Visit lengths and current prices
Your price is based on both the time required and the location of the building.
Up to 2 hours
Best for one building and a focused set of questions. Available for the listed London locations.
Up to 3 hours
Best for a fuller walk-through, more planning and several areas requiring discussion.
Up to 5 hours
Best for a larger property, more complex plans or a wider in-person consultation.
| Duration | Selected London postcodes | Rest of London | Outside London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £215 | £230 | Not available |
| Up to 3 hours | £285 | £300 | £420* |
| Up to 5 hours | £415 | £430 | £550* |
From booking to a practical building walk-through
Choose your visit
Select the duration and location. Contact Curtly first if the building is outside London.
Complete the form
After payment, you will receive a form to share the address, your stage, concerns and suitable dates.
Send useful details
Provide the listing, floor plan, photos and priority questions where available so the visit can be focused.
Walk through together
Meet at the property, discuss the premises and leave with clearer priorities and questions to investigate.
Building support grounded in real nursery journeys
These are nursery founders and settings Curtly has supported with building decisions, setup, registration preparation or practical next steps.
What clients say about in-person support
★★★★★“It was so helpful having Curtly visit in person. He gave me so many ideas for the building and explained exactly what Ofsted will be looking for. I feel much more confident moving forward now.”
★★★★★“His advice was practical, clear and based on real experience.”
Melinda booked an in-person session shortly before her Ofsted visit, including interview preparation and a full building walk-through.
★★★★★“Absolutely amazing service. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and very helpful.”
Practical nursery guidance, not a technical survey
The visit helps you think through nursery suitability, layout, setup and registration considerations. It does not replace specialist professional advice or checks.
Frequently asked questions
Should I book before signing the lease?
If possible, yes. A visit can help you identify questions and concerns before you make a major commitment. However, you remain responsible for obtaining legal, planning, financial and technical advice and for making the final decision.
Which visit length should I choose?
Two hours works well for one building and focused questions. Three hours allows a more detailed walk-through and planning discussion. Five hours is more suitable for a larger or more complex property, multiple connected topics or broader in-person support.
Can you travel outside London?
Yes, visits are available across England. Outside-London bookings start at three hours. Please make contact before paying so the location, travel, availability and final price can be confirmed.
Can the landlord, agent or my business partner join?
Yes. It can be useful for a landlord, agent or business partner to be present for relevant parts of the visit so questions can be discussed at the property.
Can we look at more than one property?
This may be possible when the properties are close enough to fit within the booked time. Travel between buildings counts towards the visit duration, so please ask before booking.
Can we review my business plan or Ofsted application too?
General questions may be discussed if time allows, but detailed document reviews are not automatically included. If you want to use part of the visit for another service, please agree this in advance so the right duration can be recommended.
Will the visit confirm that Ofsted will accept the building?
No. The visit provides guidance based on the premises and information available at the time. Ofsted, the local authority and other relevant bodies make their own independent decisions.
What if I need to reschedule or cancel?
Please give as much notice as possible. Short-notice cancellations may be subject to a reasonable deduction for preparation, reserved time and travel costs already incurred. See the Cancellation and Refund Policy for full details.
Important information
This service provides nursery-focused guidance based on the property and information available during the visit. It is not a structural survey, fire risk assessment, valuation, legal review, planning opinion or guarantee of suitability, registration or commercial success. You remain responsible for carrying out appropriate due diligence and obtaining any specialist, legal, regulatory, planning, financial or technical advice required before entering a lease, purchasing a property or carrying out works.
