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Pippas House Nursery in Guildford

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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4.8(16 parent reviews) ·Wharf House, Wharf Road, Guildford, GU1 4RP · Surrey
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Pippa's House Nursery in Guildford provides a nurturing 'home-from-home' atmosphere where children can feel secure and inspired. The nursery boasts a spacious garden for daily outdoor play and fresh air, alongside a dedicated in-house chef who crafts fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals to support the children's growth and development.

Parents can stay connected with their child's daily activities through an intuitive nursery app. The nursery welcomes children from nine months old, offering various government-funded childcare options.

With a strong focus on individualised care and support, Pippa's House aims to create a stimulating environment for every child.

What it's like

Staff spend time getting to know children and their families, building a foundation of trust and respect. Children arrive happy and eager to learn, demonstrating a positive attitude towards activities. The manager and staff construct a curriculum that offers a range of experiences, such as learning about animal life cycles through first-hand experiences.

Spacious gardenIn-house chefNursery appHome-from-home environmentGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

In-house chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals.

Opening hours

Mon to Fri: 7:30am – 6:30pm

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pippas House Nursery

Last inspected 21 May 2024 · Jane Franks

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff spend time getting to know children and their families, building a foundation of trust and respect. Children arrive happy and eager to learn, demonstrating a positive attitude towards activities. The manager and staff construct a curriculum that offers a range of experiences, such as learning about animal life cycles through first-hand experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff plan a varied curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do.
  • Children's independence is nourished from a very early age, with staff consistently encouraging them to manage things for themselves.
  • Staff are good role models, treating children with respect and promoting good manners.
  • The importance of leading a healthy lifestyle is embedded across the nursery, with opportunities for regular exercise and outdoor activities.
  • Relationships with parents are strong, with staff sharing information and offering guidance to support children's learning at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1place an even sharper focus on planning, to ensure all staff consistently focus on the developing speech and vocabulary of babies and young children
  • 2strengthen teaching to ensure all staff working with older children consistently reflect on the learning needs of the younger children in the room.
Inspection #10339443 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with families and health professionals to ensure they consistently support children's learning, care and welfare needs.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Pippas House Nursery

4.8
(16)
Hayley Gillett
a year ago

Our daughter started Pippa's house in July, at 9 months old. The staff have been incredibly supportive with settling her in and also reassuring us that she is ok. We love how confident they have been with her and we can see how well they know her now. As we can see from the app, she clearly enjoys the activities and the meals provided! We love seeing photos of her throughout the day and have really noticed her development progress since starting nursery. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Pippa's house Guildford and would highly recommend to anyone considering this nursery.

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Kate Geale
2 years ago

We are absolutely delighted with Pippa’s House Guildford. Our son started in February and he loves it! The nursery staff are lovely and it is such a comfort to know he is in such safe hands. They do amazing activities with the children- lots of messy play and themed fun. We have already signed up his little sister to start in early 2025, as we are so happy with the nursery. Thank you Pippa’s!

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Matthew Clapham
2 years ago

Excellent experience. My son has been at Pippa’s House since he was 8 months (now 2) and he’s loved it, forming a great bond with several members of staff. We were nervous as he has a severe milk allergy but the nursery team have been superb with it and filled us with confidence. Great to get the regular updates throughout the day on the app, particularly the photos. Always get a helpful handover at pick up. Would definitely recommend.

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Emily Imrie
2 years ago

We’re really happy with how our son has settled into Pippa’s House. The staff are all lovely and we’re really pleased with the variety of activities he’s doing even at such a young age, including opportunities for play outside, crafts, messy play and free play. Always impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and that the toys out are rotated regularly and of such nice quality.

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Luciano Chirico
2 years ago

My wife and I have been very happy since our little boy joined Pippas House in Guidlford since he was 1 year old. The nursery have really met our expectations. We have seen how well they are taking care of our boy, the good quality meals they provide, the development games and general activities. Is good to have a nursery like this so well located at Guildford town

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 May 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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