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Little Rascals # Little Rascals in Doncaster Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 5 St. Nicholas Close, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2QD · Doncaster Number of places 70 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Doncaster About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Rascals in Edenthorpe, Doncaster, established in 1998, provides childcare for children aged 0-10 years. The setting achieved a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 12, 2026. The nursery prioritises children's communication, language, personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring children make excellent progress and are well-prepared for school transitions. With a focus on a harmonious and respectful culture, staff build strong relationships with children and families, implementing clear and consistent routines. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, make independent choices, and develop self-help skills in a stimulating curriculum that includes both planned activities and self-directed play. The nursery excels in supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face barriers to learning, providing highly effective support and closely monitoring progress. The outdoor environment is used extremely well to support physical development, with activities like balancing on tyres and building assault courses. Leaders and staff are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring high standards and a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe, and cared for. What it's like Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face barriers to learning, achieve well from their starting points. They enjoy a broad and stimulating curriculum with both planned, adult-led activities and opportunities for self-directed play. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, make independent choices, and develop self-help skills, all while feeling happy, safe, and cared for. Confident Communicators Excellent Progress Strong Relationships Inclusive Environment Physical Development Nurturing Culture ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 07:15 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1998 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 10 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Rascals Last inspected 12 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face barriers to learning, achieve well from their starting points. They enjoy a broad and stimulating curriculum with both planned, adult-led activities and opportunities for self-directed play. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, make independent choices, and develop self-help skills, all while feeling happy, safe, and cared for. Inspector highlights - Children are extremely confident in their communication and language, personal, social, and emotional development. - Children consistently make excellent progress from their starting points and are very well prepared for transitions. - All children are very confident communicators, engaging actively in singing, action songs, and using a rich vocabulary. - Children and babies are highly independent, developing physical skills and exploring tools and resources. - Staff build strong relationships with children and families, implementing clear and consistent routines. - Leaders have embedded a harmonious and respectful culture, celebrating children as individuals and fostering secure emotional relationships. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known or previously known to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Inspection #10213985 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301295) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Rascals Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10213985 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301295)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318118) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 5 St. Nicholas Close, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2QD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.07545/53.55583/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Doncaster - [Day nurseries in Doncaster](/search?q=Doncaster) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-rascals-dn3-2qd-318118) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face barriers to learning, receive highly effective support. Staff monitor progress closely, develop strategies to meet individual needs, and ensure additional funding is used to support children’s language skills, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Outdoor space Staff use the outdoor environment extremely well to help support children to develop their coordination, agility, core strength, and fine motor skills. Children balance on tyres, build assault courses, and experience nature, and older children explore frog spawn to learn about the life cycle of frogs. EAL / language support Information gathered from parents and carers, including about communication needs, is used effectively to help children settle quickly and take part fully, ensuring every child, including those with additional language needs, is included and thrives. ## Parent Reviews of Little Rascals 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIc3fEAuQ1Jc51V969iXGrEn6gPHRpEvp0-5RN_gPEzxzMnqQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kate Cosheril 8 years ago my daughter went here 2014 to 2017 . it's was brilliant the staff are lovely ,friendly and caring and I could not fault them. They do lots of good fun things and every day / week something new. I cannot praise this nursery enough . They really helped my daughter to become ready for school and to really bring out her strengths and work on her weaknesses. overall an outstanding nursery . [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnenBPcUtREAE!2m1!1s0x48790e2bac69e94d:0x572c12f28ee97075) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLP5yKbIdSRhf9aVn5b7Qi4S7vQqTN9k0wSvKxozClIHco7-w0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Luke a year ago Truly awful vist, limited information available. And children left unsupervised. Manager had a serious power trip, made us feel unwelcome. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfeGZYanhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48790e2bac69e94d:0x572c12f28ee97075) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKgBBYWO7dJ_RGL1H1q74LeBqek67-U5pRUXUDDIVgxwg8aaw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) J R 2 years ago My Grandchildren went to little rascals over a number of years, always fantastic, they have very happy memories of being there and came on leaps and bounds ready for starting school. Would definitely recommend Fiona’s nursery 100% [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKbFpXbXVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48790e2bac69e94d:0x572c12f28ee97075) Reviews from Google for Little Rascals. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6281416413264048245&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2010 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2022 Good - March 2018 Good - October 2012 Good - March 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Rascals ### Does Little Rascals take babies? ### Which area does Little Rascals serve? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Rascals? ### What is Little Rascals working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Doncaster Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Rascals. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Jumpin Jacks Doncaster · DN3 2QE 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/jumpin-jacks-dn3-2qe-ey486712) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Hatchellwood Preschool Kirk Sandall, Doncaster · DN3 1JP 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/hatchellwood-preschool-dn3-1jp-2852292) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Willow Grove Childcare Doncaster · DN3 2DG ](/nursery/willow-grove-childcare-dn3-2dg-2859760) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Armthorpe Daycare Nursery Doncaster · DN3 3AH ](/nursery/armthorpe-daycare-nursery-dn3-3ah-ey291424) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### St Aidans Day Nursery Wheatley Hills · DN2 5NH 5.0(23 reviews) ](/nursery/st-aidans-day-nursery-dn2-5nh-ey398353) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Little Einsteins Day Nursery Doncaster · DN2 4JW 3.3(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-einsteins-day-nursery-ltd-dn2-4jw-ey335379) [See all nurseries in Doncaster →](/search?q=Doncaster) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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