Little Rascals Pre-Prep

4 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PE
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9.9 121 Reviews
  • 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 the children for the next big milestone in their development and learning.

The Pre-Prep has an outside play area where children explore and discover the natural world around them. This provides countless opportunities for the children to investigate the awe and wonder of outdoor learning.

The Pre-Prep also offers extra-curricular activities for children which include Phonics sessions and community visits to help children experience social activities outside the nursery setting.
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Type of Service

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

Funding & Fees

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

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)

9.9

Little Rascals Pre-Prep has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.921) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Rascals Pre-Prep has 121 reviews.

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Review from Darrell S (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really gained confidence from attending here and always leaves at the end of the day in such a great little mood. The staff are lovely and communicative and you can tell they genuinely love their jobs and have great relationships with the children. On the admin side of things they have been
very accommodating to our changing circumstances and have gone out of their way to give advice regarding local schools/activities etc as we were new to the area when our son started.
Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your amazing review. We're so pleased to hear that your son is growing in confidence and is so happy at Pre-Prep.
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Review from Gabriella M (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great preschool with lovely staff, convenient location and great spirit and ambitions! My daughter really enjoys going there and it’s really nice to see how the new management team has changed things for the better, creating an environment that is not only fun for the kids but prepares them for school.
Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with the Pre-Prep and the improvements which have been made. We're also thrilled to hear how much your daughter…read more
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Review from Pascale C (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Little Rascals pre-prep enough! The facilities are fabulous and the variety of activities offered to the children is amazing. The children are also given time for free play (indoors and also outdoor in the amazing garden!) and to develop their creativity. A lot of care and personalised
attention is given to each child by the fantastic staff to encourage their development at their own pace. When my son is at Little Rascals I know he is safe and extremely well looked after. The food offered is varied and healthy and gives children the opportunity to develop their sensitive taste buds! My son has been at Little Rascals since the age of one and we have both thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how pleased you are with the Pre-Prep and our amazing staff.
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Review from Lora G (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very friendly and supportive. I feel that they genuinely care for the children and take the time to establish close bonds. My daughter cannot leave without saying goodbye to each one because they are her friends as much as the children are!


At each level, I have been impressed

with the diversity of the activities. They really engage the children and are clearly designed to get the best out of them, whilst also being fun.


The lady has been fantastic as the head of pre-school. Whenever I have had concerns or queries, she has always made time to talk them through with me and demonstrated a genuine willingness to understand the situation and how she/the staff can help.


I cannot recommend this nursery more highly. My daughter has flourished in this environment and I think it has set her up perfectly for the transition to school.

Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your amazing review. We're delighted to hear what strong bonds your daughter has with our wonderful staff and that you are so pleased with the Pre-Prep.
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Review from Candie R (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Little Rascals. My eldest left the nursery last year and I felt that he left Little Rascals with great key skills that helped him transition to primary school - not to mention the few nursery friends that started at the same school which greatly aided his settling in! My younger
son is currently in the older room and I feel Little Rascals have really helped him develop. He is a summer born child so initially, I was worried about him in the education system - but I feel his pre-prep attendance will actually give him an advantage! He is fun and vivacious and so Little Rascals gives him the perfect opportunity to expend his energy! He loves going in every morning and his key worker and other staff members are all great with him. He is learning some great skills ahead of his starting at primary school and the recent renovation of the building and resources has really helped this.
Reply from The Staff Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear how happy you are with the Pre-Prep and how well your eldest son transitioned to school after his time with us. We're also thrilled to hear…read more
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Review from Carmen D (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Little Rascals for over two years. In that time the nursery setting and staff have helped him grow in confidence and ability. He is a shy child naturally, but I believe the warm and friendly staff have made the difference to him being not only happy, but also chatty.
Nothing is too much for the team, who work very hard to ensure learning and play is fun and engaging.
Reply from The Little Rascals Pre-Prep Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
We are so pleased to hear how well your little boy has developed during his time with us. Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words, which the staff team were thrilled to read.
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Review from F M (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son loves this preschool. He's attended right through from babies up to preschool and is a confident and socially engaged individual as a result of the staff's hard work and dedication. He comes home covered in the effects of hands-on learning and that to me is a sign that he and the staff are learning
and having fun!
Keep up the great work all.
Reply from The Little Rascals Pre-Prep Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear how much fun your son is having while learning with us and that he is developing so well.
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been so pleased with Little Rascals. Our little boy has made lots of friends and really enjoys his days at pre-prep. The staff are caring and helpful and the environment is fun and engaging. Thanks for all your hard work.
Reply from The Little Rascals Pre-Prep Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear how happy your little boy is at Pre-Prep and the staff team were delighted to read your comments.
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Review from Bruce (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has loved his time with Little Rascals. The staff are absolutely wonderful, engaging actively with the children with genuine care and concern. They are always willing to go the extra mile, such as on those occasions when the morning farewell does not go as smoothly as hoped or to adapt meals
to suit tastes.
There is a great balance of fun playtime and learning, and excellent socialization among all.
The central location is extremely convenient.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to enrol their children in nursery or pre-school.
Reply from The Little Rascals Pre-Prep Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you for your lovely review! The staff team were so pleased to read your kind comments and hear how much your son has loved attending.
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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children moved to Little Rascals preschool from the nursery setting and I couldn’t be happier with it. The preschool has a structured transition from nursery to a ‘classroom setting’ and encourages the children to develop and start to learn educationally through play. My children experienced
a large variety of different activities each day and I feel that they were extremely well prepared to confidently begin their school years. The manager was always on hand to answer any specific questions I had and we were regularly invited to parent consultations where we got to speak with our child’s main key worker/carer and discuss how they were developing through the early years structure. I am very impressed with the amount of outside play the children get and everything is made fun. The staff really do put in a lot of effort to make each day engaging and memorable for the children. I would have no hesitation in recommending this preschool.
Reply from The Little Rascals Team at Little Rascals Pre-Prep
Thank you so much for your lovely review! The staff team were absolutely thrilled to hear how happy you are and to read your lovely feedback.
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Review from M G (Grandfather of Child) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson attended this nursery and has recently left for school. He was so happy and settled. The staff were consistent and wonderfully kind to all the family when we would go and collect him. The manager was extremely professional, helpful and a lovely personality for the face of the Preschool.
I would highly recommend this setting for any aged child as the nursery is just as wonderful with great staff and management.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son (now aged 3 1/2) has been with Little Rascals for 5 days a week since he was 9 months old. I am confident that he has always received exemplary care and I would recommend both the nursery and preschool settings very highly. The managers and practitioners at Little Rascals are wonderful without
exception and in particular, my husband and I value the support that they give to us in ensuring that our parenting approach (with matters such as weaning, discipline, potty training etc) is consistent between home and nursery/pre-school. Play is educationally focused, exciting and plentiful and, even with the best will in the world, couldn’t be recreated at home. They have the best ideas! Now my son can express his thoughts, emotions and ideas, he is able to tell us how excited he is to see the “adults” and his friends at preschool and to share with them the things that matter to him at the moment (eg His new swimming float, Paw Patrol and his baby brother, probably in that order...)
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Rascals is a FABULOUS preschool. My son has attended since he was 1 (nursery setting) and has progressed through to preschool - the care and attention he’s been shown by staff has been consistently brilliant throughout his time there. They are diligent in planning interesting, engaging and educational
activities whilst bringing a ‘home from home’ approach to the relationships they build with the children.
On a practical level, the building is light and airy, the garden well kept and resources are plentiful. Management on site are responsive to parents questions and you’ll often find them getting involved with the children - who all know who they are.
The work compatible opening hours are a definite bonus! Thoroughly recommend this preschool.
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Review from Aileen S (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a ‘Little Rascals parent’ for the past 6 years!
Both our boys have loved their journeys through Little Rascals.
Little Rascals manages to promote a caring, homely, fun, sensitive, creative environment, with good relationships between child-staff-parent.
Both our boys have flourished
in this environment in so many areas - be it academic, imaginative, social, life skills to name but a few.
Our 3-year-old is currently a walking authority about different countries around the world!
We, as parents have always felt more than happy to be leaving our boys in their care and they too look forward to their days at LRs!
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Review from Maria (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest has attended Little Rascals for the last two years and I could not be happier with the way he has progressed and became a more confident four year old. They have helped him so much as he is bilingual and used to be really shy talking in English. They also have been really great in taking care
of his food allergies and always had an alternative dish for him.
Also, we have found the opening hours and closeness to the train station a great convenience for us.
A great preschool and lovely staff.
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Review from Jemma C (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery where the staff genuinely seem to enjoy caring for the children. Impressed with the new preschool facilities. My son is very happy at Little Rascals Pre-school.
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Review from Ama D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves the nursery and she is so happy there. Also, friendly staff and her learning development has improved.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy indeed with the care our son has received at Little Rascals. He has flourished here, largely due to the talent and hard work of the staff who focus every day on the happiness, health and development of every child. We have no hesitation to recommend it to others, and when he
leaves Pre School this summer it will be with extremely happy memories and strong relationships with nursery workers and his friends.
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Review from Anuj M (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been availing the service of Little Rascals since 2015, first for our daughter and now for our son. Over the years, we are very pleased with the care and guidance provided at the nursery - particularly the staff whose approach is very much akin to a family atmosphere. Based on our daughter's
current performance at school, we believe Little Rascals did play a major role in preparing her for school with the phonics and other learning activities. Overall, we are very pleased and would recommend the nursery.
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Review from Firdous A (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settle in very well and loves the pre-school. This is all because of the wonderful staff and care that is given to the children. All staff have been very kind and have helped my daughter settled into pre-school. Communication is regular, immediate, effective and professional. She made
quite good friends with the help of the staff and is now more confident outgoing and not shy. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to every parent.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.921)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.921) out of 10 for Little Rascals Pre-Prep is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.921 for Little Rascals Pre-Prep is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.921
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Rascals Pre-Prep is based on 18 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Bryony

Bryony Chapman

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2017

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

Raechal Gilbert

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

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.

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