# Little Rascals Nursery

Little Rascals Nursery is a full-day nursery at 12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1NU, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It is registered for 79 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected 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 5.0 from 25 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-ey558219  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1NU
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01892 313245
- Website: http://littlerascalsnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY558219

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected 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/EY558219

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY558219). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558219)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558219)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558219)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1035885)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.130917,0.261727

- Station: Tunbridge Wells, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 0.6 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Calverley Grounds, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tunbridge Wells Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Grove, 0.2 miles
- Park: Calverley Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Mead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Broadwater Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rose Hill School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rascals Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-pre-prep-ey558229) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-tunbridge-wells-2622349) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [N Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-tunbridge-wells-2653241) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nivan-lodge-pre-school-nursery-2792650) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-2745213) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Pips Pre-School at The Camden Centre CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-pre-school-at-the-camden-centre-cio-2877540) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Rascals Nursery was inspected on 2 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 Expected 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 Nursery take?

Little Rascals Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Rascals Nursery?

Little Rascals Nursery is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

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

Tunbridge Wells is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rascals Nursery?

You can call 01892 313245 and visit littlerascalsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558219)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rascals+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJR3EMJytF30cRfenC7c4ONBU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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