# Little Rascals

Little Rascals is a full-day nursery at 5 St. Nicholas Close, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2QD, in Long Sandall, Doncaster. It is registered for 70 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-318118  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 St. Nicholas Close, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2QD
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01302 882619
- Website: https://littlerascals-doncaster.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 318118

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318118

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1998 (Reference 318118). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318118)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318118)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318118)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1907523)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 St. Nicholas Close, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.555827,-1.075449

- Station: Kirk Sandall, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Doncaster there are about 4.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bader Academy |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kirk Sandall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kirk Sandall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Barnby Dun Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jumpin Jacks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumpin-jacks-ey486712) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Starlight's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlights-pre-school-2552439) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hatchellwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatchellwood-preschool-2852292) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Willow Grove Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-grove-childcare-2859760) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Barnby Dun Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnby-dun-pre-school-2534378) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Armthorpe Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armthorpe-daycare-nursery-ey291424) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Rascals's Ofsted rating?

Little Rascals was inspected on 12 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Rascals take?

Little Rascals is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Rascals?

Kirk Sandall is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rascals?

You can call 01302 882619 and visit littlerascals-doncaster.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/318118)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rascals&query_place_id=ChIJTelprCsOeUgRdXDpjvISLFc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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