Meet your hosts

Curtly Ania
Owner of How To Open A Nursery UK, Early Years business consultant, and children's book author
Curtly has opened and managed multiple nurseries of his own and now supports others to do the same through courses, consultancy, coaching, and mentoring. He runs a successful YouTube channel with hundreds of video explainers and top tips for anyone in the Early Years. As Curtly himself says, "I created the support I wish I had, so you can skip the mistakes, save thousands and open with confidence.”

Julia Rose
Early Education Editor at Famly
Julia’s the UK Early Education Editor at Famly and co-host of the Tiny Chair Podcast. She brings with her a wealth of Early Years sector experience, having held positions from apprentice to NVQ tutor and assessor (and pretty well everything in between). Julia entered the sector in search of like-minded individuals and found a room full of three-year-olds fitted the bill perfectly. She shares stories of amazing practice in the Early Years, from our very own Famly customers and is passionate about championing the vital work of the sector.
How to open an Early Years setting
Opening an Early Years setting isn't easy, especially if you're new to the sector.
But Curly Ania is here to help.
What will I learn?
- What opening an Early Years setting really looks like, step-by-step
- How to avoid the common pitfalls
- Curtly's top tips and tricks from years of experience
Plus, there's a 15 minute Q&A at the end of the session, where you can put your questions about opening or running a setting directly to Curtly.
But I already own or run a nursery...
Even if you're a seasoned Early Years expert, there's always something new to learn. Curtly's presentation covers all kinds of common pitfalls to owning and running a nursery, so even if you're not in the process of opening right now, you're still bound to pick up some tips and tricks.
Can't make it that day?
No worries! Sign up anyway and we'll send you the recording to watch at your leisure.




