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Little Rascals Pre-Prep

4 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PE
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Little Rascals Pre-Prep, Tunbridge Wells
Little Rascals Pre-Prep, Tunbridge Wells
Little Rascals Pre-Prep, Tunbridge Wells

Little Rascals Pre-Prep is situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, on Clanricarde Gardens.

The Pre-Prep is housed in a stunning Edwardian converted house and is located only a short walk from Tunbridge Wells train station.

The Pre-Prep is split over two floors with the younger children on the lower floor. When developmentally ready, children transition to the upper floor.

Activities are play-based and centred around school readiness and preparing...  

Funding & Fees

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Bryony Chapman (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 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

Little Rascals Pre-Prep Reviews (121)

9.6

Little Rascals Pre-Prep has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Rascals Pre-Prep has 121 reviews.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Little Rascals has been a big part of our family's life for several years. Our oldest son started at the nursery before moving up to pre-prep and is now just about to leave to start school. He has been so happy here and we know how much he's going to miss it. The staff are absolutely great and he's developed such a lovely bond with his key person. All the staff really focus on getting to know each child and the days are very well structured with lots of activities and a great balance between play and learning. It's been wonderful to see how our son has thrived developmentally and how his confidence has grown, and pre-prep has undoubtedly played a big part in this. We can highly recommend it!

Reply from Raechal Gilbert, Acting Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

We are so glad the team has such a positive impact on your child's development. We pride ourselves on the connections we build with the children and their families. Wishing your child all the best in their next chapter

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Review from Victoria J (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is so happy attending Little Rascals Pre-prep. The staff are absolutely brilliant. Attentive, kind, caring and I'm always impressed by the different activities they have ready for them each morning. The staff really understand my daughter and she has a great connection with them. Developmentally my daughter is thriving and I do think the nursery environment is a contributing factor as to why her communication and social skills are developing so well. She is always so excited to see her friends and tells me lots about her day and what they get up to. We couldn't be happier with the choice of nursery we made and I would highly recommend this setting.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much for your kind words. We pride ourselves on the connections our team build with the children and families. We are so pleased your daughter is thriving with us.

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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have had a really positive experience with both Little Rascals Nursery and Little Rascals Pre-Prep. We have boys attending currently and they are both really happy to attend which makes us so happy. The staff are lovely and we know the boys are in the best of hands. Would highly recommend it.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much, we are so pleased you are happy with what we provide for your children.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son attends Little Rascals Pre-Prep in Tunbridge Wells (having previously attended the nursery) and we've had such a fantastic experience there. It's a lovely setting, the staff are so friendly and caring, and they do so many fab activities with them. He always seems to have a brilliant day when he's there. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy he is having a positive experience!

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have had my children at this nursery and Pre-Prep over the past 6 years. My current child there loves it. The staff are all so engaged with the children and they get to do lots of different activities. I love that there's great outdoor space and even extra curricular activities for parents to get involved in. The school prep seems good, as well.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much. We love including parents as much as we can and are so happy you enjoy this as well.

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Review from Annabel T (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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It is a joyful place where the staff go above and beyond for the children. They are so helpful and with our second now there we couldn't be more grateful for their help and support. They have also been brilliant in ensuring the children are ready for school.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind words. The team are proud of the care and education we provide for the children.

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Review from Abigail A (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Couldn't be happier with Little Rascals. The staff are so nurturing and my daughter is thriving! They go above and beyond for the children and the staff are so easy to talk to if any issues. Would recommend to anyone

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much for your very kind review. It's so lovely to see the children flourish.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Warm, welcoming and friendly, my daughter always comes out smiling and full of joy. A great variety of messy play and always shows me what she has created that day. Very happy parent.

Reply from Bryony Chapman, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your lovely kind words. We love watching all the children develop and grow under our care.

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Review from M C (Grandfather of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been picking my granddaughter up from nursery for two years now and always find the staff very friendly and helpful. They always inform me of the day's activities and they always give me a sense of really caring which is very reassuring.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear your grandaughter loves it here.

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Review from Lisa J (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My granddaughter has grown in confidence since starting at Little Rascals and she has also become much more articulate.
She loves her key worker and is always happy to attend.

The staff are all helpful and polite.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind review, we are so pleased your grandaughter loves it here as much as we love having her.

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Review from Lizzie M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has loved it here since she joined in January (from another nursery). She's made a lovely group of friends and goes in happily every day.
The staff are wonderful, all so engaged and enthusiastic about being there. Love the varied amount of things they do each day, and the extra activities too (egg hatching, trips into town).
Management is great, never had any issues and is always very responsive.

Would absolutely recommend.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much for such a lovely review of the setting.

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Review from Nicki W (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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All three of our children have attended Little Rascals Pre-Prep and I would highly recommend it! The staff are very warm and caring, and management are really supportive. Our youngest is very behind developmentally especially with speech and the whole team are incredible with him. We had no experience with this with our other two, and the management team knew how to gain additional support from the local council and with this he is coming along really well! He goes in really happy and has formed a special bond with his key worker and all of the other staff at pre-prep are so welcoming and enthusiastic. The children are lovely and our son especially loves playing in the garden with them. Every day there are fun activities set up ready for when the children arrive, and they do shake-up and wake-up dance to get them started for the day! All in all we are really happy with Little Rascals - thank you!

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so pleased your child loves it here.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend Little Rascals Pre-Prep. The team genuinely care about the kids and form lovely relationships with them. They know my daughter well and tailor their approach to her individual needs, including being especially patient, calm and creative when helping her to settle in. They've also been incredibly supportive of her food allergy, going the extra mile to ensure her safety and inclusion by providing specially baked treats for her when other children bring in food to share with the class. I've appreciated the extra-curricular sessions they have provided e.g. to help us navigate starting school, and the Christmas performance. We will miss the team when my daughter starts school in September.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind words. We will miss all of the children when they head to school.

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Review from Zoe P (Aunt of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My niece has been attending Little Rascals since she was a baby and has always been well cared for and has always loved going! I have always found Little Rascals pre-prep to be very well organized and it’s clear the well-being and safety of the children are the most important things to staff there.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words. We are so glad your niece loves her time with us.

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Review from Elise D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend Little Rascals Pre-Prep. The staff is welcoming and goes the extra mile with genuine care. Our daughter eagerly anticipates each day. Diverse activities, from educational games to arts. The outdoor area is safe and is a good size. Communications are good; on handover with regular app updates. Little Rascals Pre-Prep is a second home where our daughter feels secure and loved.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy your daughter is excited to come in every day!

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Review from Danny L (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great Pre-Prep! The team know my child well and tend to her every need. The handovers at the end of the day are very informative, and the team keep us up to date with all the daily goings on. A great added extra too is all the events they have coming up, getting me as a parent involved in her learning. My daughter always comes out happy, I can't thank the team enough. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased your little one enjoys their time with us so much

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Review from I W (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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We moved my son (aged 3) from a previous preschool to Little Rascals because he wasn't having a good experience, and didn't seem to be himself in the setting.

Since joining Little Rascals, we have been so happy with everything about the preschool. The staff are incredible, you can tell they really care about the children and are brilliant at nurturing their needs. My son is himself again, happy, engaged, and learning lots. To see him thriving is a credit to the staff and management. Would recommend to any new parent.

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your lovely words, we are thrilled your son loves it here with us

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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter was attending Little Rascals and she loved it! Lots of space, own garden, nice food, she never got home hungry!
We moved from another country, so our girl knew just a few words in English – first of all it was not a problem for staff communicating to the kid and understanding her needs.
Moreover, they went the extra mile and bought some gadget that recorded our key sentences with her so they knew and understood what was expected.
So many lovely stations for crafts, doll play, dinosaurs, rest and chill, sand indoors, kitchen and Montessori stations! Just wanted to be a little girl again and play there!

The team have been fantastic, kind and caring!

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind words about the setting.

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Review from Tristan C (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I can't say enough good things about little rascals! Our daughter loves it here & we'll be sad when the time comes for her to leave for school. The staff feel like an extension of our family & are always friendly & approachable. When I drop our daughter off each day I know she's going to be safe & will have an amazing time full of fun, stimulating & educational activities. The handovers at the end of the day are always detailed & specific to your child to the point where it almost feels like your child has had their undivided attention all day!

Little touches like throwing a pretend birthday party for my daughter & her friends when she came in upset that it wasn't her birthday after a bad dream blew me away & made our daughter feel very special. As a parent, you're always made to feel included with events ranging from coffee mornings to discuss school to invitations to Christmas sing-alongs, as well as parent evenings where you get feedback on your child's progress. Highly recommended!

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind words, they really do mean so much to us all.

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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son attended Little Rascals from 11 months old right through to the week he started school. I cannot think of a single negative thing I would say about the place, and couldn't wait for my youngest to start there last week - the difference in a week between Little Rascals and his previous setting is huge. They are always keen to go and even ask if they can go sometimes at weekends.

The staff are so kind and nurturing, every member of staff in the room develops a special relationship with each child so that you can leave them there knowing that they are being loved. The setting is large and has so many options for child-led play, whatever your child is into they will have a blast. The school preparedness with phonics, getting dressed in uniform etc. was extremely helpful and created a real hunger for school in my son which was great. I would recommend it to anyone!

Reply from Bryony Chapman Manager, Manager at Little Rascals Pre-Prep

Thanks so much for your kind words, we are so pleased you have had a positive experience and are now bringing your second to us.

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  • Posted: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026We’re pleased to offer a welcome bonus to successful new starters joining our team. Alongside competitive benefits and opportunities to develop, it’s our way of saying we value the people...
  • Posted: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...
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Meet the Team (2)

Bryony Chapman Job Title: Manager Joined: 2017
Bryony Chapman
Bryony has worked at Little Rascals since 2017, working her way up from nursery practitioner to Pre-Prep Manager.

She has loved working with all of the age groups through the nursery and Pre-Prep and loves getting messy and crafty with the children.

She has a BA(Hons) degree in Childhood and Youth studies and Educational studies.

Raechal Gilbert Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022
Raechal Gilbert

Raechal has worked at Little Rascals since 2022. She joined the team as part of the management team and brings with her 10+ years of knowledge and experience.

Raechal has a Passion for storytelling, creating stories with the children around anything and everything.

She has a level 3 qualification in Childcare.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Rascals Pre-Prep

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Rascals Pre-Prep accepts?

Little Rascals Pre-Prep accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Rascals Pre-Prep Open?

Little Rascals Pre-Prep is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Rascals Pre-Prep have capacity for?

Little Rascals Pre-Prep has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Little Rascals Pre-Prep to the centre of Tunbridge Wells?

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

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