# Dragonflies Community Nursery Dragonflies Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sidley Childrens Centre, Sidley House, 121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 5BD, in Sidley, East Sussex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-community-nursery-2625375 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Sidley Childrens Centre, Sidley House, 121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 5BD - Registered places: 42 - Phone: 01424 319090 - Website: https://dragonfliescommunitynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2625375 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625375 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2625375). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625375) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625375) - Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625375) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1358300) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Sidley Childrens Centre, Sidley House, 121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 5BD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.857704,0.466158 - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Sidley Green, 0.3 miles - Park: Jubilee Road Plantation, 0.4 miles - Playground: Sidley House Play Area, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Levetts Field Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Jubilee Road Play Area, 0.3 miles - Playground: Sidley Recreation Ground Play Area, 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 East Sussex there are about 3.2 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 - Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Glenleigh Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | King Offa Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | St Mary's School and 6th Form College | | 5–19 | Good (March 2022) | | 0.9 miles | | St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | | 1.0 miles | | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | | 1.3 miles | | Little Common School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Charters Ancaster Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charters-ancaster-nursery-ey558142) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Maggie's Day Nursery Bexhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-bexhill-2779183) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | 0.9 miles | | [Cherry Blossom Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-nursery-ey431319) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Cherry Blossom Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-preschool-2753408) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 1.1 miles | | [Amberley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-nursery-156381) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Battle Abbey Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/battle-abbey-nursery-baby-room-ey559865) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Dragonflies Community Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Dragonflies Community Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Dragonflies Community Nursery take? Dragonflies Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Dragonflies Community Nursery? Bexhill is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dragonflies Community Nursery? You can call 01424 319090 and visit dragonfliescommunitynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625375) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dragonflies+Community+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJOQypEcwR30cRakypNg3s9LM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.