Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane

80 Welby Lane, Melton Mowbray LE13 0TD
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Liz Raine (Owner/Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 38

Age Range

  • from 0 years
  • to 5 years

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
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Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane Reviews (16)

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Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.645) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane has 16 reviews.

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Review from Rosie D (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mum, choosing the right nursery felt daunting, but Little Rascals on Welby Lane instantly felt like the right fit. My son started when he was 10 months old, and now, 8 months later, I can say with confidence that we made the best choice.
The transition from home to nursery went incredibly
smoothly thanks to the caring and supportive staff. They helped both of us settle in gently, and now my son absolutely loves going. He's built strong bonds with the team and other children, and it's clear he feels safe and happy there.
The spaces are clean, well maintained, and filled with engaging toys and activities. After visiting several nurseries, what stood out about Little Rascals was the family feel and their child-led ethos. I loved that learning is encouraged through enquiry and exploration-not screens or rigid routines.
The new rooms are beautiful, and I feel so reassured every time I drop him off, knowing he's in a nurturing, stimulating environment.
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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Rascal Day Nurseries on Welby lane for our son. From the very first day, the staff made us feel completely at ease. They are incredibly friendly, loving, and genuinely caring, always going the extra mile to ensure each child feels safe and supported.


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little boy settled in so well, and it's clear he feels comfortable and happy there - something that means the world to us. The team creates a warm, nurturing environment that truly feels like a home away from home. Every day he comes home with a smile, and we can see how much he's learning and growing.


The communication with parents is excellent too - we always know what he's been up to and how his day has gone. Knowing he is in such good hands gives us so much peace of mind.


We're so grateful to have found such a special place for him. It's been such a positive experience, and we would wholeheartedly recommend to any parent.

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Review from Ellie M (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t have wished for a better nursery. My daughter is shy and quiet and the nursery staff have bent over backwards to support my little girl. My other children didn’t attend nurseries, so I was so apprehensive about sending my youngest and went around all the local settings in Melton Mowbray
and none of them had the home from home feeling like Little Rascals had. I couldn’t recommend enough.
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son (14 months) started at Little Rascals just before his first birthday. There were plenty of settling-in sessions which gradually increased in time and included food and nap times. These really helped us all to feel comfortable when he officially started. He has a minor health condition but staff
were really thorough in finding out all about it and how best to support him. Handovers are brilliant at the end of each day and we are regularly kept up to date through the app about what he’s been up to. Activities are really well planned out and are catered to specific children’s interests and development stages. Staff are fantastic at giving advice on things like weaning, napping, etc. They’ve even passed on recipes for meals that our very fussy son has particularly enjoyed. He is always happy at pick-up and seems to come home every day having learned something new. We’re so pleased that we chose Little Rascals and can’t thank the staff enough for all that they do for him.
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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my daughter from a different nursery to Little Rascals on Welby Lane. It was the best decision that I have made. She absolutely loves it. Every day, she comes home having learned something new (she is 14 months old). Nursery has enhanced her social and communication skills outstandingly but
the area that I am most pleased with is that she is happy. Since moving to Welby Lane, we have not had any instances of separation anxiety or crying at collection or drop-off. She toddles straight in and has fun from start to finish. The staff have built up an amazing relationship with my daughter (all staff know who she is too - not just the ladies in her room). Each day, I am given a thorough handover and they notice even the smallest of details.
I drop her off in the morning and know she is receiving the best care. I cannot thank them enough.
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just finished with Little Rascals to start school. She's been with them since she was 8 months old and I couldn't rate them higher! The staff are all so warm, understanding, and welcoming, they'll do their best to work with you for what is best for your child.
The games they play with
them develop their brains and confidence so much and the children just think they're playing! They're so creative with how they get the children to learn and eventually get them ready for school. We were with them through Covid and they worked so hard to keep everyone safe, it was a really tough time for us all but we felt so supported with the staff there.
They allowed my daughter to be herself and helped shape her into the (pretty amazing!) girl she is today. She loves outdoor play and the facilities they have there allow her to explore the world safely.
We love this nursery so much that our baby is due to start with them next month!
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In my, opinion the best nursery in town! All of the staff are warm, welcoming and very knowledgeable. The care and education given are second to none and both of my girls have loved their time there. My older girl left nursery very confident and very well equipped for school and my baby who attends
at the moment absolutely loves going. The staff have taken the time to build a beautiful caring rapport with her. I thoroughly recommend Little Rascals to anyone.
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Review from Navarna A (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I are extremely overjoyed with the support and care our child receives from everyone at Little Rascals Day Nursery.
We chose this nursery after visiting a few and this was the only nursery that wasn't scared of our child's diagnosis of CHD. They welcomed him with open arms and have gone
above and beyond to help him with his needs such as learning Makaton and reading all the information we have sent about his heart defect.
Not only are we happy but our little boy is happy and he talks fondly of all the staff he comes into contact with. They really care about him and it shows as he is always super smiley at drop-off and pick-up.
Communication with the manager is fantastic too and she also does everything she can to ensure all of our child's SEN needs are met.
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Review from Richard S (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, great staff, competitive rates.
We've sent both our children here and all the age groups are brilliant. From a real understanding of what makes each child unique to an overall vision of preparing our children for school, this nursery did it! We recommend it to all.
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Review from Alex C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would absolutely recommend Little Rascals Nursery to any parent. My daughter started at the Welby lane setting in 2020 during the pandemic and the baby room staff were absolutely amazing in settling her into nursery, allowing her to do settling in sessions as required, and their caring nature and
home-from-home setting definitely removed the anxiety as a parent. My daughter has had some additional medical needs for a temporary period which all staff went above and beyond to accommodate and make her still feel included which I can't thank them enough for their efforts in making that tricky period as easy as possible. My daughter has flourished in so many ways at Little Rascals, with the support of all the enthusiastic and caring staff and the interesting activities they create to get the children engaged and learning. The additional activities such as trips out and sing and sign classes are a bonus! I made the best decision choosing Little Rascals and my little girl absolutely loves it!
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Review from Fiona (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and myself are so happy we chose Little rascals for our little boy - one of the best decisions we have made so far as parents! The staff have been so supportive and understanding, as not only as we are first time parents (so lots to learn ) - and they have been wonderful - but with our little
boy born into a pandemic world having spent the majority of his first year in lockdowns/a rather small bubble of people and experiences...we were also nervous. But they have ensured great communication - be it emails, the report app (which is also heart warming to read and see photos/videos of our little boy while with them) or the daily handover! They have been patient and reassuring with us and importantly our little boy! The food and the daily set ups for play/activities are great and always different! My little boy lights up and smiles when we walk up to the door, and he goes into the room/to the staff with open arms - that is the best indicator and review for is, he loves it there!
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Review from Shane S (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This place is truly designed to be a home away from home. It is staffed with highly professional and caring nursery workers who provide the highest quality care for both the physical and emotional development of children.


While we have been using Little Rascals, our daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy

and had her most serious fit to date while on sight. The team followed the care plan perfectly, administered the rescue meds, and called for an ambulance as well as ringing us and staying with her and giving the very best care. Their actions saved her that day and we will be eternally grateful.
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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves it here. The staff are caring and kind, and have been particularly brilliant as my little one started during the pandemic. They were not at all pushy, but were understanding of two anxious parents and did everything they could to help us all during very strange times. There are lots
of things for the babies to explore, as well as some great activities that the staff put on. They have some good meals and the handovers that we have received have been very informative. Sending our little one here is one of the best decisions that we have made so far as parents.
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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful experience for my daughter, the staff are amazing. She has developed amazingly during her time at nursery with support in speech and her overwhelming shyness, from day one.
Couldn't recommend this nursery more.
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Review from Carly S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane just after his first birthday. Everything has been amazing. As first time parents we were nervous about leaving our baby with anyone, especially as there was a pandemic! Little Rascals Day Nursery have been kind and child centred throughout, with
clear safety procedures. The staff have been great, they will listen to the child's interests, diet and naps, putting each child at the centre of their experience, rather than fitting the child into a rigid routine. They have even supported us using reusable nappies. There is good communication between parents and staff and all the messages that are given to management get through to the right people too. The environment is lovely and my son really seems to enjoy his time there. I feel like I am listened to as a mum and the usual family experience that the child would have at home is really valued. Thank you!
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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, the facilities on offer for the children of all ages are remarkable. Staff provide great care of the children. It was really important that our child went to a nursery which felt like a home from home, and this is exactly what we felt we gained from sending them to Little Rascals.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.645)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.645) out of 10 for Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5
  2. 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 3.645 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.25
    2. 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.6 = 0.395
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane accepts?

Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane accepts Children aged from 0 years to 5 years.

What Days & Hours is Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane Open?

Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane have capacity for?

Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane has capacity for a total of 38 Children.

How far is Little Rascals Day Nursery - Welby Lane to the centre of Melton Mowbray?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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