- Opening Hours: 7:30am-6:30pm Monday – Friday
We are open full-time from 7:30am – 6:30pm caring for children from 0-3 years old. At the age of 3, children transition to our sister Pre-Prep, which is located on the adjacent Clanricarde Gardens.
Little Rascals Nursery is situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, on Lonsdale Gardens. The Nursery is housed in a stunning Edwardian converted house, and is conveniently located for both local residents and commuters, being only a short walk from Tunbridge Wells train station.
Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.
We monitor the overall quality standards of our provision, in line with the requirements of the EYFS.
We offer a range of unique educational experiences which enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including:
which allow children to experience social activities outside the nursery setting
which promote your child’s well-being and confidence, including Emotions Boxes , Family Boxes and Chatterboxes
Good nutrition is essential during childhood, as it is a time of rapid growth, development and activity.
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England receive 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year.
A well prepared and stimulating learning environment.
Upon joining our nursery, your child will be issued with a Learning Journey.
Love, learning and family all in one place! We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team (T&Cs apply).
If you are passionate about supporting children and would like to be a part of an experienced nursery team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Interested? Call us at 01892 313245 for more information!
At our nursery, children over two years of age take part in a fun fitness session every day at around 9:00am, and younger children are invited to join in with the session if they wish to do so. This exciting five-minute session is part of our Nursery’s everyday routine and ensures children’s brains are engaged, and they are alert and ready to learn.
Research has shown that when children are carrying out cross-lateral movements, this encourages the two sides of the brain to communicate. In turn, this strengthens the nerve-cell pathways linking both sides of the brain, making it easier for children to learn and absorb information and skills from activities. Other benefits of exercise for children include, healthy heart and lungs, strengthening of muscles and bones, as well as providing relaxation and developing co-ordination.
The Wake Up and Shake Up songs which accompany these sessions, encourage health and well-being and link in with the Early Years Foundation Stage areas of learning, particularly Physical Development and Communication and Language – both prime areas of learning for young children.
Music and movement sessions teach children to move with control and confidence whilst encouraging them to become more aware of the space around them. It also provides the opportunity for children to learn about their bodies and what they can do.
Practitioners use facial expressions and a voice that shows interest and excitement, together with lots of language, to engage babies whilst they explore and discuss the boxes.
Our Weather Boxes have been specifically designed for all age ranges to provide additional learning and development opportunities outside of the classroom environment. From story times and mark making, to mobile mud kitchens and science and investigation, these boxes have it all.
The boxes have been dynamically designed to provide everything our practitioners need to effectively carry out the activities contained within the box. Children are given the free choice as they enter the garden or head out for their walk, to choose which, if any boxes, they would like to access. Each adult-led activity using a Weather Box provides cross-curricular learning for children of all ages and covers the breadth of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Outside of the Early Years Outcomes, our children learn the importance of looking after the environment around them. They are encouraged and effectively supported in playing and exploring, actively learning, and questioning ‘the norm’ with their skills of creativity and critical thinking. This is all achieved through the use of a Weather Box and the interaction and teaching from our practitioners.
Our nursery features a ‘Chatter Approach’ in the walk up to, or reception area of the building. The chatter approach is designed to promote each child’s communication and language development through a series of visual prompts they can explore. These may include a range of images, questions or small challenges to complete and share with their peers/key person within the setting.