# Pippas House Nursery

Pippas House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 111a Hare Lane, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0QY, in Claygate, Surrey. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Sweetmile Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-house-nursery-2680451  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 111a Hare Lane, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0QY
- Registered places: 65
- Run by: [Sweetmile Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sweetmile-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2680451

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680451

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680451). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680451)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680451)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680451)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1937804)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 111a Hare Lane, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.360765,-0.345339

- Station: Claygate, 0.1 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Claygate Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claygate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rowan Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Milbourne Lodge School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Esher Church School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Claremont Fan Court School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lovelace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ellingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-pre-school-122446) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Claygate Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claygate-montessori-school-ey403015) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Sparrows @ Thriving Life](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparrows-thriving-life-2647928) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Flourish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flourish-day-nursery-2699738) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Pippas House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-house-nursery-2862758) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-ey475647) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:45 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pippas House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pippas House Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pippas House Nursery take?

Pippas House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pippas House Nursery?

Pippas House Nursery is run by Sweetmile Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pippas House Nursery?

Claygate is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680451)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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