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Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House # Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Gildredge House, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8AB · East Sussex Number of places 24 places Age range 4–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Fireflies Childcare at Gildredge House in Eastbourne provides care for children aged 4-11 years, operating on non-domestic premises. The nursery was established in 2023 and underwent its latest Ofsted inspection on February 26, 2026. While the setting has significant strengths, particularly in its nurturing atmosphere and effective routines, the inspection highlighted weaknesses in its safeguarding arrangements. Despite this, children thoroughly enjoy their time at Fireflies, eagerly engaging with staff and friends, and quickly settling into a variety of activities. The setting demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those facing disadvantage, with staff receiving valuable training in autism and an awareness of disadvantage. Individual needs are well-addressed through provisions like one-to-one support, noise-cancelling headphones, and picture symbols, which aid emotional wellbeing and communication. Children also benefit from a well-considered timetable that includes a mix of restful and energetic activities, such as collaborative games, creative artwork, and outdoor play. The nursery’s opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and it follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum approach. What it's like There are weaknesses in the safeguarding arrangements, which means that children's safety is not assured. All other aspects of the provision are well thought out and effective. Children thoroughly enjoy attending the setting, eagerly greeting staff and friends, and settling quickly into snacks or tabletop games. They respond well to interactions with staff and display very positive social skills, benefiting from a well-considered timetable of varied activities, including outdoor play and creative indoor pursuits. Nurturing atmosphere Effective routines Outdoor play SEND support Positive social skills ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 15:00 - 18:00 Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement — Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching — Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 4 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House Last inspected 26 February 2026 Actions the provider must take - Ensure that all staff have the skills and knowledge to identify any safeguarding concerns and to refer these in a timely manner by 03/04/2026. What it's like to attend There are weaknesses in the safeguarding arrangements, which means that children's safety is not assured. All other aspects of the provision are well thought out and effective. Children thoroughly enjoy attending the setting, eagerly greeting staff and friends, and settling quickly into snacks or tabletop games. They respond well to interactions with staff and display very positive social skills, benefiting from a well-considered timetable of varied activities, including outdoor play and creative indoor pursuits. Inspector highlights - Staff create an extremely nurturing, positive atmosphere where children form very warm, friendly bonds with staff. - Children eagerly approach staff to share news, engage in lively conversations, and make jokes. - Children play cooperatively and share resources, collaborating on games and creating artwork. - Staff have established very clear and effective routines that promote children's sense of security and emotional wellbeing. - Children behave extremely well, becoming fully engrossed in play and socialising. - Children enthusiastically join in with mealtime activities, expressing gratitude for staff, food, and activities. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders have not ensured that there is an open and positive culture around safeguarding. - 2 Leaders do not ensure that all staff are fully aware of child protection issues. - 3 Leaders rely on the fact that staff have completed safeguarding training and do not have effective arrangements to check their knowledge. - 4 Leaders and staff do not all have a clear understanding of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm or abuse, or their responsibilities to report concerns to relevant agencies. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301506) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House Inspection date Feb 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301506)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750441) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fireflies-childcare-limited-at-gildredge-house-bn20-8ab-2750441) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have experience in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those facing disadvantage, with staff attending valuable training to enhance their understanding of autism and disadvantage. Individual needs are addressed well, with provisions like one-to-one support, noise-cancelling headphones, and picture symbols to aid emotional wellbeing and communication. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing in groups in the outdoor area and spending time outside, running and playing with their friends. Inspection history Most recent inspection 26 February 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301506) ## Frequently asked about Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House ### Whereabouts is Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House? ### Is Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House a private nursery? ### How can Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House be contacted? ### What are the opening hours at Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House? ### What are the main strengths of Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House? ### How does Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Eastbourne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Fireflies childcare at Gildredge House. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Copperfields Day Nursery Eastbourne · BN21 1DU 3.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/copperfields-day-nursery-bn21-1du-ey436240) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Saffrons Park Nursery Eastbourne · BN21 1EA 5.0(30 reviews) ](/nursery/saffrons-park-nursery-bn21-1ea-2517516) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery Eastbourne · BN21 2ET 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-bn21-2et-ey373498) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Wren House Nursery School Eastbourne · BN21 1QS 4.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/wren-house-nursery-school-bn21-1qs-2744607) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Tom Thumb Nursery Eastbourne · BN21 3YA 4.4(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-bn21-3ya-2766973) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Beginnings Eastbourne · BN21 2DX 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-beginnings-bn21-2dx-ey490981) [See all nurseries in Eastbourne →](/search?q=Eastbourne) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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