Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Wharf House, Wharf Road, Guildford GU1 4RP
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  • Pippa's House Nursery Guildford, Guildford
Pippa's House Nursery offers high-quality early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in Guildford, Surrey. The setting is open 7:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Situated conveniently in the heart of Guildford, The Guildford Pippa's House branch is easily accessible by all. Being just walking distance of the town centre, bus and train stations, and a mere 5-minute drive to the A3, making it the ideal choice for commuters. With on-site parking for easy drop-offs, buggy shelters located at the front and back of the nursery, and extended operational hours, they aim to cater to the diverse needs of all families.

The four bright and spacious rooms are equipped with a wealth of resources, providing children with an engaging environment for learning and exploration. The experienced team recognises the unique qualities of each child in their care, and ensure the environment is tailored to meet their individual needs. Through the embedded key person approach, every child has a special adult to guide them throughout the day, fostering a sense of security and support.

They really do take pride in ensuring that each day at Pippa's House Guildford is filled with fun, love, and learning. With two lovely gardens located to the side of the nursery, with accessibility year-round, and the stunning National Trust grounds next door, outdoor learning knows no bounds. From cultivating fruits and vegetables to exploring British wildlife, children have a diverse range of educational opportunities.

The extracurricular activities offer an extra layer of learning, creating memorable experiences for all the children. Family involvement is an important part of the Pippa's House ethos, so there are always opportunities for parents to join in with the nursery experience, from afternoon tea parties, to picnics in the park. The Pippa's House family go that extra mile whenever they can.

Care Provided by Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Georgia Hollington (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

  • Full Day 8am - 6pm:
    Under 3's £95
    Over 3's £84


    Half Day 8am-1pm / 1pm-6pm:
    Under 3's £61
    Over 3's £50


  • We offer full days, half days and even an earlier start and later finish to the full day. To find out more information please contact via email. We offer corporate and sibling discounts and will work with you to help you get the best from your funding entitlements.


    Contact the nursery for us to talk you through our fee options.


Pippa's House Nursery Guildford Reviews (25)

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Pippa's House Nursery Guildford has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pippa's House Nursery Guildford has 25 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have always been very happy we chose Pippas House. The staff are lovely. The place itself is good with lots of toys and space. My son gets very excited to go in. Pictures and updates on the app are great

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for giving us such great feedback. We are happy to hear that you have always been happy here and that your son loves coming to nursery.


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Our son is now approaching the end of his educational journey at Pippas is due to start school in September. I cannot praise the staff and nursery enough - they create such a loving welcoming environment that every child really thrives and develops such great social skills there. He smiles going in
and smiles coming out - no better recommendation than that..
All staff members are like part of our family and we can ask them for help with anything! My son eating very healthy food and he is very happy with all activities that he does and progresses in his daily routine.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are pleased that we got to be part of your journey into nursery and helping with everything we can and now getting ready to go to school soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined nearly a month ago. The settling period went really well - he managed to nap in his first afternoon settling in session. The team is really careful and friendly. They offer a variety of activities and the outdoor space is lovely.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review today. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the settling in sessions and hearing the lovely feedback about the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care given. Son comes hope with stories about his activities and nice words about his interactions with practitioners. We always feel informed and confident about his care.
He's been at this nursery since 9 months old and he will soon be starting school.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

We have enjoyed having your son here with us all the way from Babies to Preschool. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful nursery. Our little one has had the best time there since starting just over a year ago. He's made so many friends and feels so comfortable at pippas house. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

my son started with PHN when he was 5 months old and every one in the nursery was really comforting and caring for me to leave my baby with them. Now he is 3+years and he is very exited to be in the nursery as much as he was before. the staff is so wonderful and kind to my child and us. everyone in
PHN makes an effort to know the children and their parents more and make us feel more like a part of the big family. The actives they do clearly shows how it help him improve every day. They were really supportive and help us get through (Child and parents) when we have difficult times.
I thank the entire team of PHN for being so amazing and taking care of our little one so greatly. Good luck!

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for the amazing feedback and for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We enjoy looking after your son and having chats with you when you drop him off or come to pick up in the evenings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're very happy we went with Pippa's House Nursery in Guildford when we were looking at nurseries. They take wonderful care of our son, were very kind and gentle when he was struggling with separation anxiety when he first started but now he goes in running and doesn't look back. There are always engaging
activities for the kids, great food from a wonderful chef and the staff are all very kind and friendly.
Management is very approachable, organised and quick to help as they can. I would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for leaving us this lovely review and giving us great feedback all around regarding the activities in the rooms, the food that is cooked for the children daily and that you find all staff and management to be kind and approachable.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is always happy to go to the nursery and he loves his teachers. The staff is very friendly and supportive. The app helps us to stay informed each day. The rooms are spacious and bright with lot of facilities. The garden is well organised and my son loves the bike, the muddy kitchen and the little
house in the corner. We have been already recommended this nursery to our friends in the past and we still do recommend it to anyone!

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear all the things that you enjoy about our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with Pippa's House Nursery in Guildford.
The staff is always proactive to meet our daughter needs.
The variety of the activities they do is remarkable and something very important for our child growth.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We enjoy looking after your daughter everyday and watch her grow and develop.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A massive thank you to the Pippa's team! Our decision to put our little one to a nursery wasn't an easy decision to make, but since she started in November, we have seen so much growth on her. She started as a timid toddler who would just cling to us every time, but 3 months have passed and she is now
more social and more engaged with other kids and people. We are very happy with the activities set every day; the arts and crafts, the singing and dancing and most especially the sensory plays we could not usually do at home. The updates thru the app is very reassuring and we always look forward to it. Our daughter is now always excited to go to nursery(sometimes still cries at drop offs) and that's how we know we chose the right nursery for her. We couldn't be happier with the progress she makes everyday and the credit goes to your team! Well done team Pippa's. Know that we appreciate all the efforts you put to keep our children safe and happy.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to read about your experience with us and how much you enjoy coming to nursery and everything that is planned each day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we chose Pippa's House Guildford for our two children. Our son (almost 3) has attended full time since he was 11 months, and our daughter (just turned 1) recently started in the baby room.
Above all else, the staff really care about the children and their families. They are incredibly
thoughtful, supportive and positive, and go out of their way to provide personalised care. Our son has incredible bonds with the staff and our daughter has settled in really quickly too. Two members of staff in particular are nurturing, reliable and responsive managers, and I take great comfort in knowing that my children are in extremely safe hands.
We recently attended parents evenings for both kids, and I was blown away by the amount of time, care and consideration that the staff put into the sessions.
I am constantly amazed by and grateful for the range of fun activities the staff organise for the children, and I really love how much time they spend playing in the garden and getting fresh air!

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We enjoy having both of your children here and it is such a joy to see them come in every morning and we love to watch them grow and develop.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so happy with Pippa's House as a nursery for my daughter. The staff have been wonderful - really kind and nurturing and willing to take the time to get to know every child and their family. I think it strikes a lovely balance of being small and friendly but also providing care of the highest
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I really like the way that they treat each child as an individual. When staff members talk about my daughter, I always feel that they know her really well - and can tailor activities to suit her interests and personality.


They've also been very flexible on the few occasions that we've needed to change days - which has made a big difference to the smooth running of our family life!


Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you so much for your lovely review. She has done so well with settling in and it is so nice to see her coming in every morning. She likes looking through our books, she enjoys our music class and she loves to sing lots of nursery rhymes with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional care our daughter has received at Pippa's House Nursery. The initial transition was challenging, but the staff's patience, kindness, and professional approach made it a seamless experience. Now, our daughter eagerly looks forward to each
day at the nursery, where she is not only happy but also learning and growing. We are truly impressed by the variety of themes and activities that enrich her learning experience. We are so fortunate to have found such a nurturing and stimulating environment for her.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for such wonderful words. Your daughter is doing brilliantly and as you said she was a bit unsure at first with starting a new nursery but she has absolutely flourished and thrives here now. I always look forward to seeing the wonderful pictures she draws and how proud she is to show these off to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing nursery. The staff really care about the children, and always go the extra mile. They're incredibly hard-working, my daughter loves them. The facilities are great too. I'm about to send my second daughter there too, I'm sure she'll be as happy as my first.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for your kind words. We are very excited to have your youngest joining us soon! We are sure she will love it as much as the first, who we can see if always very happy when she comes in in the morning!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for your lovely feedback. She has settled wonderfully and is so happy playing and exploring the room! She is really starting to show awareness of the other children in the room too and trying to interact with them! We look forward to seeing her and her smiles each week.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery back in April. He was very used to being with me all day every day so found it hard for me to leave him. Pippa's House staff have been amazing with him. They've helped him settle in so nicely and helped him make lots of new little friends. I love looking on the app and seeing
the photos of how he's got on throughout the day and what he's eaten for his lunch! The chef is also amazing. My mother collected him for me one day and the chef took her time to talk to my mum and ask her what foods he's likely to eat (as he's a fussy eater). She also reassured my mum she'd always make sure he ate something even if it meant making him something different. I'm so happy with the care given. The rooms and play area outside are also wonderful with lots to play with and lots of different activities. Huge thank you to Pippa's House Staff!

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. He has done so brilliantly and has made such wonderful friendships. It has been really lovely seeing him gain confidence and thrive so amazingly. We love having him here, he is a joy to have at the setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so impressed today with the nursery when the in-house chef approached me asking what my grandson enjoys as she observed he is a fussy eater. We spent a good 20 minutes discussing the food he likes as she was so determined to help to get him eating at meal times. What thoughtful, kind, individualised
care. It's so special to know my grandson is getting such excellent care at the nursery which in itself is exceptional. Thank you so much.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Our chef is always coming into the rooms to get feedback on how the children are enjoying the meals and will change anything that they don't seem to enjoy. She wants to ensure all children are having food they enjoy and will always take the time to discuss with parents what can be done to ensure their children are enjoying their food at nursery. Her food is delicious and her care and dedication is something we are so proud of. We are so glad you had this lovely experience and we know that she will be doing what she can to help your grandson enjoy his food at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Pippa's House has been exceptional! The staff's dedication to nurturing our child has been second to none. Our child has come on leaps and bounds since joining. I would recommend Pippa's House to anybody.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for your kind review. We love seeing how much your little one has grown and thrived here. We appreciate your feedback and hope that it helps other families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the initial walkaround, we felt confident that Pippa's House would be a great choice for our two boys and that has continued. One of our children has additional needs which have always been put first and all the support that has been offered is invaluable. Both age ranges have great support for
educational development as well as improving social skills.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you very much for your kind review. We love having the boys with us at nursery and seeing how well they progress. It is lovely to hear the trust felt from our parents when supporting their children who have additional needs. We look forward to continuing to watch your boys progress throughout their development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been 10 months since my baby boy started in Pippas House Guildford as a 1-year-old. He began in the babies room and now has transitioned to the toddlers' Little Boppers room so I have experienced the different phases and changes. Both my husband and I are very happy with the treatment and service
received. Despite normal rotation been occurring from time to time all the staff is great and for us, the most important is to see our boy is happy and healthy and learning so much in super speed. Definitely he is enjoying a lot his nursery and that means a big relief to us as parents that we made the right choice.

Reply from Guildford Manager, Manager at Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

Thank you for your kind review. We love receiving kind feedback from our families. We love having your son with us and always look forward to guiding him each day. We are excited to continue to see him grow and develop as his nursery journey progresses.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.966)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10 for Pippa's House Nursery Guildford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.966 for Pippa's House Nursery Guildford is calculated as follows: ( (288 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 298 Ratings = 4.966

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pippa's House Nursery Guildford is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Lena Nielsen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Lena joined Pippa's House Reigate in April 2022.


She is originally from Denmark where she studied for a bachelor's in Social Education which is equivalent to a level 6 in childcare here in the UK.


Lena loves to travel and go outdoors so her goal is to give the children experiences that help them to achieve their full potential and understand the world around them.


Lena is our EAL Coordinator and will support children and families with English as an Additional Language within our settings.


Lena started as a Nursery Practitioner but has since progressed to Room Leader, Deputy Manager and is now the Nursery Manager at Pippa's House Guildford.


Georgia

Georgia Hollington

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Georgia has been working in childcare for over 12 years, doing her level 2 and level 3 qualifications as well as mental health first aid and mental health in the workplace training.


Georgia has worked hard with all different ages, starting as a practitioner and working up to being a room leader and now a deputy manager.


Georgia loves coming up with fun ideas for everyone to get involved with at nursery, from dress-up days to fundraising to family picnics in the park. She also has a young daughter who is absolutely thriving since starting at Pippa's house and loves coming into the nursery each day.


Karen

Karen

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2023

Our wonderful nursery chef Karen is a wonderful part of the team who loves making delicious food for the children to enjoy. She likes to try out different recipes from around the world and when she does try something new she loves to visit the rooms at meal times and see how the children are enjoying their food.


Karen enjoys making healthy and varied meals and changes the menu each term to try different meals, with the menus being on a 3-week rotation.


Karen has a higher national diploma in hospitality management and a level 3 in food handling and hygiene.


For the last 12 years, Karen has worked in educational catering, working within schools and universities with people of all ages.


Frequently Asked Questions about Pippa's House Nursery Guildford

What is the Age Range of Children that Pippa's House Nursery Guildford accepts?

Pippa's House Nursery Guildford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pippa's House Nursery Guildford Open?

Pippa's House Nursery Guildford is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Pippa's House Nursery Guildford have capacity for?

Pippa's House Nursery Guildford has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Pippa's House Nursery Guildford to the centre of Guildford?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.