Little Rascals Nursery

12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1NU
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  • Little Rascals Nursery, Tunbridge Wells
Little Rascals Nursery is situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells.

The nursery is located on Lonsdale Gardens in a beautiful three-storey converted house.

It is located only a short walk from Tunbridge Wells train station.

The nursery is open full-time from 7:30 am – 6:30 pm caring for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Staff work with parents to gain information about their child’s learning at home to help children develop a range of skills.

The nursery chef and a paediatric dietician create tasty, healthy meals every day to meet the needs of each age range.

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Care Provided by Little Rascals Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Millie Thompson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 34
  • Total Places for Children
  • 79
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 3 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Rascals Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Little Rascals Nursery Reviews (131)

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Little Rascals Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Rascals Nursery has 131 reviews.

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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So pleased with everything about this nursery. The staff are all incredible with my daughter and she is always so happy after a day at nursery. Really clear communication and everyone is always so friendly, I feel really happy knowing my daughter is in such good hands.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are thrilled to hear what a positive experience you and your daughter are having with us.


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Review from Kerry H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has recently moved on to preschool closer to home, but we cannot thank little rascals enough for their kind care of him in his time with them.
They put together a book of all his learning and he even received a good luck card from all the ladies in his room.
Highly recommended.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Chris C (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this place. Our eldest child went here and our youngest has just finished at the nursery and has now moved up to the preschool. The staff are really friendly and get to know each child individually, understanding what they like, don't like and their characters. Handovers are detailed and give
you a good feel for what has been going on during the day. During the last year, they have handled the Covid-19 disruption exceptionally both in terms of easy pick-ups and drop-offs but also with clear communications around policies. Finally, the food they get offered is great, salmon in a dill sauce is one of the more recent additions which gives an indication of the quality and variety provided. Would thoroughly recommend!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review and feedback Chris, we are delighted to hear about your positive experience with us.


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has just finished his time at Little Rascals Nursery and is moving up to pre-prep. We would definitely recommend the nursery. The staff in both rooms have always been very helpful, friendly and took time to help our son settle in and feel comfortable.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second child will soon be moving up to the preschool and we have been so happy with his time in the nursery department. He started when he was just over a year old and over the entire duration of his time at nursery he has walked straight into nursery with a big smile! He absolutely loves it there
and so do we. This is credit to the smiling and friendly staff, the range of resources, activities available and the delicious variety of food he is served every day. Nothing is ever too big a trouble for the team at Little Rascals Nursery. Every new parent I meet I recommend this nursery to!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Marie-Ophelie M (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to Little Rascals Nursery. The team is so thoughtful and has been incredible throughout the pandemic. One member of staff always goes the extra mile for our son, and she is really fantastic and caring. They always let us know how his days went and the activities are very eclectic,
and he is learning so much. They also have such a lovely outdoor space. Highly recommend!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review; we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Noemi M (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started sending our daughter to the nursery in December 2020. We've been really happy with it so far. The staff are very friendly and take the time to give detailed feedback at the end of every day. They do different activities with the children and have a different theme each week which is lovely.
They've been great through the whole Covid-19 situation, especially during the settling in period, which was tricky, as I couldn't go into the room, however, they gave plenty of feedback and support, which I found very reassuring. Highly recommend.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review; we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My second child started at Little Rascals Nursery in January, and she didn’t take long to settle in, even though she was a Covid-19 baby. The team adore her, and she smiles and laughs as soon as she sees them. The updates and communication have been great, particularly in the pandemic when it’s been
hard to have as much. They always answer the phone and once called me to just let me know she’d had a tiny bump; I found it really nice to be informed very soon after it happened so I could call later to see if she was okay. The food is also to a very high standard, but for me, the staff are the biggest asset and I wouldn’t change them for the world.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your great review and feedback on your journey with us.


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Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would highly recommend this nursery. My son has really bonded with the staff and has a big smile on his face when he arrives. It's great to get regular feedback from the team and always interesting to hear about the activities and special events they are running.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on the range of activities and events we host for our families.


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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

We tried this nursery with our son aged two. I liked it when I first looked around, it has excellent reviews but the day he started I had bad vibes - they didn't want me to come into the building due to Covid, fine although on email stated I could help settle him in the garden area. He didn’t have a
key person as they were off sick - I had emailed them before he started and said he was sensitive/shy so gentle settling was best. When I collected him after 1 and a half hours his, right cheek was bright red as though he had been hit - I questioned the staff member, asked what happened. My son was very stressed. She had no explanation and said they were cuddling maybe that’s why his cheek was red - he is not a cuddly type especially with someone he doesn’t know. I asked how he got on, she said she introduced him to a boisterous girl and he was quite shy but was great other than that. I get the feeling he was hit by the said girl and I wasn’t told. We removed him from this cold setting immediately.

Reply from The Little Rascals Staff Team and Nursery Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Our Nursery Manager and staff team were dismayed and upset to read this review as this is not their interpretation of the situation. It is unfortunate that due to Covid-19 restrictions, you were not able to view the Nursery before registering with us but as you know, a detailed and bespoke settling in plan was prepared in collaboration with you in preparation for your child starting with us.
Our staff team are extremely experienced, warm, empathetic and caring. Despite the limitations on parents joining children for settling in sessions due to current restrictions, our staff go above and beyond to support all children, and their families joining the Nursery, and are highly skilled at doing so. Even with the current restrictions, and strict procedures, we have in place to protect our children, staff and families, a bespoke settling in process to meet the specific needs of your child as an individual, was planned and agreed with you.
The initial settling in session went very well, with your child exploring the room, interacting with other children, and seeking cuddles from our staff, for support when needed. There were no tears during his time with the staff team, but it is very common for children to become upset when they see their parents again, particularly if the parent is visibly distressed, as children will of course react to this. It was explained that there had been no trips or bumps during the visit and that the red mark on your child’s cheek was as a result of him cuddling one of our staff members. We would always advise parents if a child had been hurt by another child during their time with us, and your child was most definitely not hit by any other child. During a follow up call after the settling in session we enquired how you and your child were and you confirmed that the red mark had faded.
We offered you an extended and adapted settling in process, but explained that it would unfortunately not be possible for you to join the group of children with your son due to the strict procedures we have in place to minimise the risk of infection at our Nursery. We are very sorry that you did not wish to proceed with this and that you would only agree to continue with his place if this were to be allowed.
We completely sympathise as we know these are difficult times for parents and children but the settling in process is different for every child, and cannot be rushed, particularly for those children who have not attended a Nursery until they are slightly older.
We wish you and your little one all the best for the future.


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Review from Amy C (Aunt of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece is very happy at Little Rascals Nursery, she is well looked after by all staff and always has a smile on her face when I come to collect her on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the staff really do care for the children.
I’ve had lots of lovely pictures that my niece has done for me and also I hear
from my sister that she has done an amazing Christmas card for me too. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it is fantastic to hear how much your niece enjoys her time with us.


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Review from Rosie P (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery with caring, nurturing staff. Our daughter has flourished since starting at Little Rascals and can’t wait to get in the door every morning.
The nursery plan a range of activities carefully tailored to the children’s interests and as a result, our daughter is engaged, interested and
taking great strides in her development. Great provision and resources and a lovely garden area. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are thrilled to hear how much your daughter has developed and enjoys her time with us.


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Review from Caroline L (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, our 1yr old has been there since 9 months and she loves it. The staff are super friendly, they do great food for the kids, and she keeps coming home with new tricks she has been taught in nursery...would highly recommend.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind recommendation, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Stuart M (Father of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery, ideally located in the middle of Tunbridge Wells. The staff are genuinely passionate and caring about their work and the children. My son engages in a range of activities, which I am kept up to date with by way of a weekly email. In addition, the staff occasionally send us pictures
of what he has been doing. The nursery also has a dedicated outdoor play area, which I really like. When the weather permits they go outside and play, which I can tell he has been doing when he comes home extra tired. I trust them with my child and have seen him develop, both with new skills and a stronger personality, from attending Little Rascals.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son has developed with us and enjoys his time at nursery.


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Review from Graeme E (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole team at Little Rascals are focused on the children in their care. Each child is allocated a key worker, but all the team are aware of each child’s personality. The daily feedback upon pick up and regular newsletters, etc help me as a parent to feel reassured. The facilities support the excellent
care provided. The toys, educational equipment and activities, and food are all designed to stimulate and keep the children happy whilst learning. My two-year-old son has been at Little Rascals at Tunbridge Wells for over a year and I would not hesitate to recommend Little Rascals.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with the fantastic resources we have.


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Review from Rory S (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Little Rascals since January 2020 and he couldn't be happier there. He is a child who loves the outdoors, and I have been impressed with how much garden play his has there; come rain or shine, they get out there and have fun in the really well-equipped garden. He has had his moments
re-settling post the Covid lockdown, but he was over it very quickly, and that was down to how the staff dealt with it and also how they advised us to deal with it to. They have truly been a great support to parents and families through this tricky time with regular updates and clear well thought out measures in place, and none of it has been at the detriment of the children's care or their enjoyment of it. My son is excited to be there and always happy on pick up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

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Review from R V (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend Little Rascals Nursery highly enough. Our son has thrived since returning to the nursery following the Covid restrictions particularly in both his language and numeracy. The nursery is brilliant for encouraging outdoor activity and keeps the parents informed weekly of what their
little rascals have been doing each week!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review. It is wonderful to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us.


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Review from Kane (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Spent a long time looking for the right nursery and we definitely chose correctly. Cannot fault them. Very relaxed in the knowledge that our child is getting the right childcare with Little Rascals Nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted you are happy at our nursery.


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Review from Maryse H (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined during the summer, settled in great and absolutely loves going to nursery. It wasn’t the easiest time to start, with the situation at the moment, but we were kept up to date with how she was settling in and what she was doing during the day etc. Everything feels very safe and drop
off and pick up goes smoothly. Amazing staff, always friendly and enthusiastic.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter has settled in with us.


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Review from Camilla F (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really friendly and lovely staff, very responsive and organised on email, and most importantly my 13-month-old son settled in brilliantly. His development came on loads after he started, and he eats really well - lots of dairy-free options every day. We are moving house and I am so sad to have to move
him out of Little Rascals.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how your son has enjoyed nursery, especially the range of healthy and nutritional meals we provide.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Little Rascals Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.889 for Little Rascals Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (288 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.889

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Rascals Nursery is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 79 number of registered child places is 15.8, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

Sarah has worked at Little Rascals since 2011 and has enjoyed working with all age groups from Babies to Preschool children!


She has a BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years and EYPS (Early Years Professional Status).


Gemma

Gemma

Job Title: Deputy Manager, Health and Safety Coordinator

Joined: 2011

Gemma has worked at Little Rascals since opening in 2011, and has worked her way up from a Nursery Assistant to Deputy Manager!


Gemma gained her Level 3 qualification in Childcare and education as well as IOSH training since starting with Little Rascals and takes the lead on our health and safety measures at the nursery.


Millie

Millie

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover), Third in Charge

Joined: 2019

Millie has worked as a Room Leader for our Under Two room since 2019 and is now covering Maternity Leave as a Deputy Manager, taking the lead on settling in our new children, and monitoring and supporting the team with planning and observations.


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