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 Mini's room is a bright, spacious and welcoming room, catering for children aged 1 year up to 2½ years. Minis room has been divided into various area's for the little ones to explore, these are our jungle themed quiet/book corner, our roleplay/homecorner, construction area, sensory area including a sensory wall and messy area with chalk board, sand and easel.  Toys and resources are set out for easy access by all the children to enhance their play experiences. We at Little Rascals understand it can be a big transitional time for both young children and parents starting a new nursery and this is why we encourage our key worker system so every child has a 'special person' they feel safe with whilst at nursery who understands their individual needs.