We all know the dangers of exposure to sunlight and over the years we have all been given sun care advice and tips on how to look after young skin in the sun. We know with any sort of advice, it can come across a little contradicting, so we have put together a list of our top tips for applying …

How does this work? When our practitioners explain to others that we have little to no ‘toys’ in the nursery we are often given a confusing look. Here we follow our own curriculum that exploits ‘real’ awe inspiring resources for the children to explore during their time at nursery. We have rich and interesting resources such as real glass encased …

After training with one of early years finest Penny Tassoni, she had recommended a piece in nursery world to be written about the fantastic work that we did bridging the gap and working with disadvantaged children. We were so excited to show off the work that we had done with our curriculum in order to enable each child can reach …

Since the launch of Roots to Growth, staff have been encouraged to introduce real tools into the setting for children to explore. We have invested in T4Kids™ sets for the children, these include clamp boards®, child-sized real tools, hand drills, sanding blocks, safety clothing® and more. Children will have access to these resources during their time at nursery. For years …

At Little Rascals we believe outdoor play is an essential part of a child’s development. We encourage children to play outside as often as possible and in all weathers, it’s certainly fun in the sun but great when we can splash in puddles! Not only does playing outside help children develop the sense of wonder, which is an important motivation …

Loose parts at Little Rascals At Little Rascals we fully support the ethos of loose parts play and appreciate the benefits it has on children. Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned and lined up. Loose parts can also be taken apart and put back together in multiple ways. They are materials with no specific set of directions, …

We care that you choose the perfect nursery for you and your family. If you’re choosing a nursery and want to make sure your little one(s) will receive the best possible care, take a look at our list of important points to think about when making you’re desicion. Our top useful points Does your chosen nursery have award-winning meals? Is …