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Fiona_J

Childminder in Guildford

5 stars 5.0
Nicola Sharp134 Berni19 Amanda P Jade87
(7 reviews)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Rates from
£7.50/hr
Member
16 years
Last seen
22 Jan 2026
Updated
Jan 2026

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

**VACANCIES- Full day on Monday asap.
Funded spaces from September 2026. Please contact me with your requirements.



'Nona's Nest Childminding'

Hello, my name is Fiona and I run 'Nona's Nest' Childminding in Guildford.

I am DBS checked , first aid trained and have undertaken a course for childminding and safeguarding. I have also been an Ofsted Registered Nanny for over 15 years, and in childcare employment since leaving school.

A little bit about me. I live with my husband Kieran (DBS Checked) in Bellfields, Guildford. We have been married since 2014. We have two sons born April 2016 and August 2019.

In the week we enjoy visiting play groups, parks, softplays and other activities around the local area and further afield, but also providing a home from home environment. I have membership for Wisley, National Trust and Merlin attractions so we love adventures!

I received a GOOD grading in my latest Ofsted Inspection (March 2022)

My Experience

I am a mum of two young boys, and have previously worked as a Nursery Nurse for 2 years and a Nanny for over 16 years.

My Qualifications

* Ofsted Registered

* CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

* Paediactric First Aid (12hr)

* DBS

* 16+ years experience (including new borns, preemies and multiples)

* Safeguarding Certificate

* U.K Drivers License

* 10 GCSE's (Grades A-C)

My Availability

Monday - Friday 7.30am-6.00pm

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Available
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Last updated 18/01/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.50 per hour

£7.50 per hour
£7.50 Before School
£22.50 After School

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Good
22 March 2022
A recent inspection found that this childcare setting provides a nurturing environment where children form strong emotional bonds. The childminder offers enjoyable activities and regularly assesses children's progress, swiftly identifying and addressing any gaps in learning. Effective safeguarding measures are in place. Areas for improvement include more focused planning for individual children's needs and better support for understanding healthy eating choices. Overall, the setting received a "Good" rating across all areas.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 27/11/2019)
  • Ofsted Certificate (added 20/10/2019)
  • Training Certificate: Safeguarding 2026 (added 22/01/2026)
  • First Aid Certificate: First Aid Course 2025 (added 18/01/2026)
  • First Aid Certificate: First Aid 2025 (added 18/01/2026)
  • First Aid Certificate: First Aid 2022 (added 24/03/2022)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 20/10/2019)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
7 ratings

Latest reviews

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We feel so lucky to have found Fiona! Our son was 11 months old when he started with her and from the very beginning Fiona’s warm, positive and welcoming nature, along with her great communication made us feel completely at ease. At two he runs straight up to the door, knocks to go in and doesn’t look back. We love seeing photos through the Baby Days app and hearing about all the lovely outings he goes on from baby groups to amazing days out, including visiting a fort! He has lots of interaction with other children both on outings and within the setting. We love hearing about his day at pick up and the arts and crafts he brings home. Fiona has truly made us feel like our son is part of her family, and we couldn’t be happier knowing he’s in such a caring, supportive, home-from-home environment.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Sharp134 Sharp134 on 19/01/2026

Fiona is simply amazing ! Our little girl started at 9months old last sept and from day one she has loved it ! Fiona has such big heart and truly shows when drop off is a breeze.
From fun topics, crafting days to outings with friends H loves being an owl.
Thank you so much for making this big step so easy for H and for us.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Nicola Nicola on 19/01/2026

Honestly, I must have visited over 100 different childminders and nurseries and only wanted Fiona. Both my girls have been with her and I booked in my second when I was 4 months pregnant! I completely trust her and would be so lost without her. She is so understanding and organised, really flexible and just all round exactly what you want from a childminder. She is very reliable and keeps us updated on baby days with cute photos. She takes the children to the zoo, Chessington, playgroups, the beach! Both of my girls adore her and we would be lost without her.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Jade87 Jade87 on 18/01/2026

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