# Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery

Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery is a sessional pre-school at The Lodge, Cemetery Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4AZ, in Lodbourne, Dorset. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Elestar Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elestar-services-ltd-t-a-flying-start-nursery-ey344682  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Lodge, Cemetery Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4AZ
- Registered places: 31
- Run by: [Elestar Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elestar-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY344682

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, 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/EY344682

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY344682). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344682)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344682)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344682)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Lodge, Cemetery Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.038796,-2.278738

- Station: Gillingham (Dorset), 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wyke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems (Dorset) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-2748470) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Tops Gillingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-gillingham-2649112) | Good |  | 06:00–20:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-frogs-day-nursery-cic-ey452129) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 3.6 miles |
| [Mere Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-pre-school-and-nursery-ey312232) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 3.7 miles |
| [Flying Start Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nurseries-ey344676) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery take?

Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### Who runs Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery?

Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery is run by Elestar Services Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery?

Gillingham (Dorset) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344682)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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