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Little Rascals Nursery in Tunbridge Wells

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(25 parent reviews) ·12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1NU · Kent
Number of places
79 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Little Rascals Nursery, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, has been providing "Good" rated childcare since its registration on 11th May 2018. This childcare-on-non-domestic-premises setting caters to children aged 0-3 years, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children flourish.

The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:30, ensuring consistent support for families. With a strong commitment to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, Little Rascals Nursery focuses on developing personal, social, emotional, and communication skills.

The dedicated team excels in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, utilising dual-language resources and strong parent partnerships. The nursery provides daily outdoor play opportunities for physical development, alongside engaging trips to local community spots like the library and parks, fostering a well-rounded and safe learning experience.

What it's like

Children at Little Rascals Nursery flourish in a highly nurturing, supportive, and inclusive environment. The dedicated leadership team and knowledgeable staff provide an inspiring and ambitious curriculum tailored to each child's learning journey, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children engage eagerly in activities, developing confidence and independence, and demonstrate excellent behaviour, showing kindness and respect for their environment.

Highly nurturing environmentStrong relationshipsAmbitious curriculumExcellent behaviourExceptional SEND support

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:30

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Rascals Nursery

Last inspected 2 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Children at Little Rascals Nursery flourish in a highly nurturing, supportive, and inclusive environment. The dedicated leadership team and knowledgeable staff provide an inspiring and ambitious curriculum tailored to each child's learning journey, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children engage eagerly in activities, developing confidence and independence, and demonstrate excellent behaviour, showing kindness and respect for their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children feel secure and develop positive attitudes to learning, making swift progress in personal, social, emotional, communication, and language development.
  • Staff build strong relationships with children and families, implementing clear and consistent routines while fostering a culture of harmony and respect.
  • Children self-select activities from inspiring environments, demonstrating sustained concentration and perseverance.
  • Staff and leaders prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing, with robust policies and training ensuring a safe environment.
  • Children are joyful, friendly, and feel safe, benefiting from strong connections with staff and routines promoting healthy habits.
  • Leaders and staff know children and families exceptionally well, identifying needs and providing support to ensure all children thrive and progress.
  • The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and those responsible for governance upholding their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is a shared responsibility.
  • All children, regardless of their starting points and any SEND or other barriers to their learning, make significant progress in their development, with effective strategies and early interventions in place.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to develop and implement plans to ensure that routines and transitions meet children's needs and learning is not interrupted.
Inspection #10194113 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported, with staff demonstrating in-depth knowledge and identifying emerging needs early to ensure effective intervention. Leaders target funding appropriately to meet individual needs.

Outdoor space

All children have daily time outside to practise physical skills with bicycles and tricycles. Trips out in the local community to the library and local parks also provide occasions for children to learn about keeping safe.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are extremely well supported through resources such as dual language books and strong partnerships with parents, enabling staff to fully understand and meet their individual needs.

Parent Reviews of Little Rascals Nursery

5.0
(25)
Gina Calvo Lopes
3 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Little Rascals! The staff are fantastic, the location is ideal for commuting and the nursery is full of fun and learning. Our little boy enjoys all the activities, loves the food, and comes home with a big smile every day — we’re so happy with the whole team.

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Alice Flanagan
2 years ago

Having the best experience with Little Rascals Nursery, my daughter started there when she was 1years old. She is developing so well, honestly the lady are so wonderful. My daughter comes out so happy each day, I get updated throughout the day and get delightful photos. I’d highly recommend this nursery. The nursery staff are so perfect, they care so much for your babies.

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Nabilla Zaman
5 years ago

My daughter loved attending little rascals nursery, Tunbridge Wells. The staff are just so nurturing towards my daughter and me. I found their everyday activities to be exciting, during pick up my daughter leaves the nursery with a big smile, and always had something exciting to talk about what she did that day. If I did have any concerns, the staff and manager would always have a caring approach and reassure me. In the end my daughter left with somany happy memories. Would totally recommend.

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Amy Gustar
5 years ago

Little Rascals is a fantastic nursery. Our 2 yr old has been there for over a year and he loves it. The staff are amazing and I love hearing about all the fun stuff try get up to each week. Theo eats so well there (wish he would do the same at home) and I just know he’s in the best possible hands. Ideal as well if you need to commute to London. I couldn’t recommend them more.

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Fe Taylor
5 years ago

What a lovely nursery, always honest with bumps and trips as my littlen is a clumsy one! Cant fault the staff, all so hard working. Excellent location for working commuting mums! Clean and tidy, excellent health and safety regulations in place. Would definitely recommend!

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