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Little Rascals Nursery

12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1NU
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Little Rascals Nursery, Tunbridge Wells
Little Rascals Nursery, Tunbridge Wells
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...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Nursery Reviews (138)

9.9

Little Rascals Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Rascals Nursery has 138 reviews.

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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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I’ve been very happy with my daughter’s experience at Little Rascals to date. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and have formed a good bond with my little girl (particularly her key worker). I’ve been impressed with the parental progress reviews that we’ve had each term and the development monitoring and related progress sheets. My daughter does a wide variety of activities and we get some lovely pictures and cards which come home from time to time. The car park in front of the nursery building is also very useful if you ever need to drop off or pick up by car (unusual in town).

Reply from The Little Rascals Nursery Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how happy you are with your daughter's experience at Little Rascals.

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Review from Francesca M (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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We love Little Rascals Nursery. There was a great settling in process which meant our 10-month-old daughter had no problems starting there. We like the daily report we get every day about what she's eaten and how she's slept. The staff are all lovely and friendly. It's been a really stress-free start to starting our daughter at nursery and we would highly recommend it to other parents.

Reply from The Little Rascals Nursery Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind comments. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled in and that this was a good experience for you too.

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Review from Susan (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter and son have both attended Little Rascals. My son has just moved up from toddler room to younger pre-school and the transition has gone very well. He has attended since he was about 9 months and I could not recommend it enough. He has grown so much in confidence and the teachers are amazing. They have created such a creative, stimulating, nurturing environment and he is always so excited to tell me about his day. I feel so comfortable leaving him with teachers that really care for the children and love their jobs!

Reply from The Little Rascals Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are so pleased to hear how happy your son is at nursery and how pleased you are with his progress!

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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My Daughter attended Little Rascals Nursery for two years. From the moment she arrived at 11 months old they took great care of her, nurturing her through each stage as she transitioned from the baby room to the toddler room and providing her with the confidence to go on to pre-prep.
The facilities are great, with a vast range of toys and fab garden area that they use come rain or shine. All the carers do really care and our daughter built up such a strong bond with her key person and would be excited to go in and see her and tell her about her weekend.

The games and crafts are so imaginative and Little Rascals is constantly thinking of new ways to entertain and teach the children through different forms of play. Our daughter has learnt so much from Little Rascals and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parents looking for a nursery in Tunbridge Wells.

Reply from The Little Rascals Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing review! It's so lovely to hear how happy your daughter has been with us.

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Review from Tessa (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started about a year after the nursery opened and had a lovely time. My son is about to move from the nursery building to the preschool building. The nursery is managed impressively well. My son has always been keen to go to nursery. The warm welcome from staff every morning really helps! The manager, his key worker and all colleagues are very approachable and happy to discuss how my son’s day has been and any developmental steps. The staff have a very positive attitude and really do everything they can to help out.

I would definitely recommend Little Rascals nursery. It is hard to hand your child over to a nursery for the first time, but it helps that the staff really care about each child. We will really miss everyone when our son moves to the preschool building. The support for the transition has been great and we are glad we are getting a warm welcome in the preschool building too.

Reply from The Little Rascals Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind review. It's so lovely to hear how happy your daughter and son have been at our Nursery. We will miss you all too.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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Two of our children have now attended Little Rascals and it is an excellent setting. We love the weekly and termly themes that they apply, as we can support the learning at home. Our 3-year-old came home one time and told us that he understood photosynthesis and promptly explained it to us! Another time he was so inspired by the Greek Mythology theme and the Medusa hat he'd made, that we had to go to the library to find more books on Greek Mythology so we could read about it at home. This love of learning and encouraging curiosity is a real strength of Little Rascals and we would highly recommend it to anyone considering sending their child there.

Reply from The Little Rascals Team, Manager at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The staff team were absolutely thrilled to read it and hear that your children gained so much from their time with us.

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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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Both my sons attended Little Rascals, moving from the nursery building to the preschool building as they grew up. The nursery and preschool are run and organised very well. My children were happy and settled, developed a lovely relationship with their key workers and were always excited to tell me what they had been doing during the day (which was always lots and well varied). I always received a detailed handover upon collection and was kept up to date via the weekly news about events, celebrations, policy and staffing. I found the staff to be very approachable in all aspects and they really seemed to care about the little ones, going the extra mile to meet any needs of the children and parents. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Little Rascals to other parents.

Reply from The Little Rascals Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy your children were at our Nursery and that you were so pleased with the time your children spent with us.

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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves Little Rascals and she has really grown and blossomed since attending.

She is really looking forward to moving up to preschool.

Reply from The Little Rascals Team, at Little Rascals Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! The staff team were thrilled to hear how much your daughter enjoys attending.

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Review from Patrick (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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Our son has now spent 6 months at Little Rascals and we are extremely impressed with the level of care and service provided. Our son actively is excited by going to Nursery and has shown real development in language. He chats happily about the staff he spends time with and also tells us about the interesting, and often themed, activities he is part of. Would very much recommend.

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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly staff and my child always seems happy to be dropped off. Never find him upset at the end of the day - always happy and very tired!

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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough! My second child is now at Little Rascals after my daughter had 4 extremely happy years there. My little boy is now thriving, and after 6 months at the nursery, his development has been huge. He has grown in confidence, made friends and learnt so many things. Above all, I know he is happy and nurtured with extremely caring and supportive staff. It is a family environment and I am so pleased both my children have had the opportunity to be part of it.

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Review from Alice A (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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I could not recommend this nursery more highly. The level of care and attention given to the children is excellent. All of the staff are friendly and fun - I felt that they genuinely cared about the children rather than it being a job for them.

The activities that are put on for the children are fantastic and wide ranging and not the sort of things you’d normally do at home. My daughter loved her 2 years at Little Rascals and has grown in confidence as a result.

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Review from Dani K (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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We chose Little Rascals because of its proximity to the station and because 2 other mums recommended it.
We were very pleased to see that our baby settled in quickly and never cried (age 13 months and not used to leaving me).
We love all the activities, a lot of outdoors and the fact that two of the teachers speak Italian. Our child loves the food, in spite of being very fussy at home.
We love that (unlike another nursery who has a policy of not picking up children when crying) Little Rascals staff give plenty of cuddles.
The staff manager, according to her staff, really cares about them (and, visibly, about the children).
My work paid some days at another nursery as a work benefit recently but our child did not settle in and became very tearful and clingy for days after. This has never happened in Little Rascals, further proof that we are in the right place.
Other places are run like money making machines. Not Little Rascals.

Also, the recent refurbishments and garden improvement are a nice plus!

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Review from Grant M (Grandfather of Child) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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Everyone at Little Rascals is always so happy and welcoming and I know my grandson has lots of fun when he is there.

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son loves Little Rascals Nursery and all the staff!
He is always learning new things and being encouraged to develop on things he already knows. The staff are exceptional and even when my son is having an off day I have no doubt they will do everything they can to ensure he is still getting the most of his day and enjoying himself.
Having seen the recent refurbishment of Little Rascals Pre School, I can't wait to see the planned improvements at the nursery.

I’m always greeted by a happy smiley face, sometimes my son gets distressed at drop off and we have lots of tears but it’s made so much easier by the warm welcome from the team.

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Review from Zoe A (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The baby and pre-toddler room at Littel Rascals is a very loving, warm environment and my son is thriving there.

I have no doubts or worries when I drop him off and am appreciative of the low staff turnover. The staff are so positive - they always greet him happily when we arrive and he is excited to see them. I do hope the staff are appropriately rewarded as it is to them we as parents owe so much.

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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2018 Submitted via Website
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Little Rascals from the start has been such a special place for my daughter, I was recommended them by a friend and was so relieved and excited when she got a place, I instantly felt reassured leaving her and never worry about her being there even from a young age. It can be very daunting in the first few weeks but they were a huge support to not only her but me too!
Now she absolutely loves it, our family all love the team - it feels like a little family. The manager's are supportive with any queries and the work the key worker put into her report was outstanding, it was like a lovely memory book of her time which we'll keep forever.

I'm actually dreading the day it's time for her to move on. Wonderful team behind it and high recommend it.

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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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I now have 2 children at this wonderful nursery! I have recommended Little Rascals to close friends and family - who are also there. I also recommend to anyone I meet and asks me about childcare.
Not only do I know my children are safe and looked after but I also know - and trust - that the staff here all care about the individual characters of my one and three year old - openly enjoying their sense of humour, cheekiness and development.
I trust I will be told if there is a concern just as much as I trust they will follow teaching plans, my own specific instructions and those of the child (as they get more and more bossy!)
The staff and management of the nursery couldn't be more helpful with additional days, changes to details or questions about funding.

Most importantly though, when I ask my daughter, she tells me they love going to preschool. And I have tears from my son when I pick him up!

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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 (3)

Sarah Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011
Sarah

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 Job Title: Deputy Manager, Health and Safety Coordinator Joined: 2011
Gemma

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 Job Title: Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover), Third in Charge Joined: 2019
Millie

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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