Little Rascals Nursery

12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1NU
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9.9 131 Reviews
  • 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 Robert T (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, all of the staff are extremely friendly and seem to genuinely love spending time with the children. Our son loves going there.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear how much your son is enjoying his time at nursery.


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Review from Marie B (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent, I am very pleased with how much my child has developed since starting nursery at 16months. She is not as shy as she was, her interacting with others is much better along with speech, learning new skills and play. The staff and management are very friendly and caring. I would definitely
recommend this nursery.

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Review from Chris H (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sprout has been attending Little Rascals Nursery since she was six months old and is soon to be moving to the pre-toddler room.
She has received excellent care, and we've had no worries with leaving her with the wonderful staff who she treats like her family. The activities that are organised have
really helped her development, and she gets a great variety of nutritional meals every day.
All of the kids seem really happy, and she loves playing with her new little buddies.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review. We are so pleased to hear your daughter is developing well and is enjoying the range of activities we have. It is also wonderful to hear how comfortable she is with our staff.


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Review from Meg F (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Without exception, all the staff at Little Rascals are very caring and go out of their way to ensure our son is happy. He has fun every day and enjoys the variety of activities organised and particularly the time he gets to spend in the garden. He enjoyed a very well organised and successful settling
in period when he started at 18 months, and similarly his transition from the “under 2s” to “toddlers” room was very smooth with no tears.
Little Rascals has a warm, welcoming and happy atmosphere and our son can’t wait to get started every morning - he always tries to run in to see the staff before we can even take his coat off!
The nursery is well run, has good facilities but most importantly the staff who genuinely care for all the children.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review. We are so delighted to hear how your son has such a strong relationship with our staff and enjoys the activities, garden time and overall care we provide.


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Review from Alick C (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son thoroughly enjoys his time at nursery and comes home with a smile every day. His key worker and all that care for him during the day are polite, caring and informative when completing the handover. A clean, friendly environment with polite, caring staff. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Liz M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used Little Rascals for both my children over the last five years, and they have and continue to provide a safe, fun and caring environment for the children.
I always see how interactive the staff are with the kids in their play and learning opportunities, and therefore have become a big part
in their early years of teaching life and social skills, and bringing out the children's personalities.
My daughter speaks fondly of the staff that care for her, and I can see the positive impact they have.

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Review from Angela G (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since he was 6-months-old. He is now 2.5 years old and loves it there. He always talks about the staff and how much fun he had with them. He learns a lot during the day and enjoys going out regularly with them for walks around the area.
The nursery has been recently
renovated and has a big garden the kids enjoy every day. Everyone is very friendly and caring. The management is extremely helpful as well.

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Review from Zoe O (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Rascals is far above and beyond any of the other countless nurseries in the area. The staff should all be really proud of what they achieve on a daily basis. The children are very lucky to have such a dedicated team looking after them. Fantastic nursery.

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Review from Elizabeth F (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend Little Rascals to anyone I speak to. My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 1 and she has continued to learn and grow throughout her time there. The staff are fully supportive.

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Review from Katherine C (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care our daughter receives at Little Rascals is second to none. She loves going there and that says it all. Having had a difficult year with our daughter undergoing treatment for hip dysplasia, I couldn't be happier with the service and sensitivity from the Little Rascals team during this time.
I couldn't recommend them more highly.

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Review from Joseph E (Stepfather of Child) published on 5 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Very warm and caring. Always on hand to answer any questions or concerns. Would absolutely recommend to others and indeed I have.

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Review from Sekouowlo G (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys coming to the nursery. Since attending the nursery, she has been very happy. The staff is very lovely and the activities they do are very creative and helpful for the children's development. Also, the management team is great and wonderful.

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Review from Nabilla Z (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would fully recommend Little Rascals nursery. Both my children love it here. The staff are very nurturing and have excellent relationships with the children. My children are always so busy and there is so much to do. The routine is amazing and the nursery just looks fabulous.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind recommendation. We are so pleased to hear how much your children love attending, and that they have such strong relationships with the staff. We're also thrilled to hear that you are happy with the recent refurbishment.


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Review from Jim N (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Little Rascals for over a year and I have been incredibly impressed by all aspects of the work they do. The friendliness of staff creates a warm environment and my daughter is extremely happy. We are also really happy with the progress she has made since starting.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much your daughter enjoys attending and that she is developing so well.


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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Little Rascals for over a year now since she was 11 months old. She really enjoys it which is a pleasure to see! Everyone there takes time to get to know the children and they make great use of outdoor time in the garden.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys attending and to hear how happy you are with the staff.


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Review from Ama D (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 4 months old and she loves it. The staff members are very lovely and caring. The activities and equipment they provide are lovely and helpful for the children's development and my daughter really enjoy it. The management team is brilliant and
they are always there to help when needed. So highly recommend it.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter loves attending and that you are so happy with her development.


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Review from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Little Rascals since he was 6 months and it had helped him develop and progress in every way. I’m so pleased that he has managed to experience such exceptional childcare!

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with our nursery and that your son is developing so well.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter have attended Little Rascals over the past 5 years and love going. The staff are so caring, fun and genuinely enjoy spending time with the children. It has been recently refurbished, so has an excellent mix of resources both inside and in the outdoor garden. The nursery has
a lovely buzz about it and a real energy.
I am really happy with the care my children receive. I would really recommend.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear how much your children love attending. We're also pleased to hear that you are happy with the recent improvements which have been made.


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Review from Cheryl J (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m a teacher and have a vast experience of child care facilities. In my experience, the staff at Little Rascals are extremely caring and understand my grandson’s needs completely. He has a lovely time every day and has had so many opportunities to grow into a confident, happy little boy thanks to the
girls who work there. He is very happy to go to school and is always given a warm loving reception from all the teachers. The carers are always approachable as are the management and nothing is too much trouble. We know that he is very special to them all and that is exactly what we want from a nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with the nursery and that your grandson's needs are met so well. We're also pleased to hear how well he is developing and how much he enjoys attending.


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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have been to Little Rascals nursery and have both loved it. My youngest, who is currently in the pretoddler setting, thoroughly enjoys her time there. She always has a spring in her step when going in and has always greeted her fantastic key persons with open arms.
We are always
welcomed with a smile in the mornings by the managers. The staff are just so friendly and build absolutely amazing relationships with the children. It is really comforting to know my children are in safe happy hands.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much your children enjoy attending and that they have formed such fantastic relationships with their key persons.


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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)

Sarah

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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