home  |  nutrition matters  |  security  |  our rooms  |  newsletter  |  adult rascals  |  prices  |  contact us  |  partnership with parents  |  photo gallery Little Rascals, 4 and 5 Rossgate, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3LG 01442 416999 contact@littlerascalshemel.co.uk Little Rascals is made up of three spacious, bright, child friendly rooms were children aged from 3 months to 5 years are invited to explore and learn through play. All the staff work closely with the Early Years Foundation Stage, which was put into place in September 2008, to encourage an equal amount of adult led and child led activities throughout children aged 0-60.  This framework carries on into each child’s learning at school.  In the nursery, each child has there own folder which holds daily observations, learning journeys and reports, parents are welcome to access the folders freely. Daily planning is followed by all the staff in all three rooms, where the activities are developed around each child's interests.  Festivals and cultures are also explored and celebrated through out the year.  Please click on any of the photos below to find out more about each room. The Baby room caters for 3 babies aged from 3 months to 12 months with a staff ratio of 1:3.  The room has been equipped with under 12 months in mind as the room has been decorated with a neutral coloured carpet, soft furnishings and resources within easy reach for the little hands as well as a fun new wall full of mirrors and sensory elements.  The room has four sections comprising of a milk kitchen, a messy area, sleep area and play area.  The qualified room leader who works with the under 12 months, plans a variety of messy and creative activities for the babies to explore their senses, for example, paint, jelly, cornflour, bubble play as well as encouraging their physical development with floor resources.