DD starts school next year. Went to visit one school that I was really keen on and hated it, decided not to apply for a place there, at least not first choice, so glad we looked round (DD came with me). The other school we're near to won't let us take the children to visit the school when we have a tour, which is fine, friend said she'd have DD as its my one week off and only time I could go. She's let me down, again not a big deal and not her fault but is it worth paying for a babysitter for the morning? Everyone else I know is working, it's not serious enough for them to take time off for anyway, is it that important that you view a potential school or should I just call up and cancel my slot?