Testimonials
“I have worked with the staff and children of Rascals Day Nursery since it opened.
The staff are always professional and very courteous on contact.
Several years ago they joined the Healthy Smiles and Supervised Toothbrushing Programme, adhered to the standards and got children, their families and local practises involved. Contact was made with local practises asking for registration forms, linking with the practice to work collaboratively. This was over and above the necessary standards.
The toothbrushing which occurs daily was set up by staff and audited reaching the highest of standards. On review visits the children are so happy to brush their teeth and see it not only as social and education but fun and enjoyable.
Information shared with families is current and good quality ensuring that the knowledge and skills of the children are cascaded to all family members and that parents and carers are aware of all aspects of the Programme.
Rascals had an article on the Programmes, their involvement and Accreditation published in a prestigious National Nursery Magazine. They were one of the first in the area to achieve accreditation through hard work and persistence throughout a pandemic whilst adhering to guidelines and policy.
I can always rely on prompt responses from contact and a cheerful member of staff on the other end of the phone or door.
This is one of my favourite groups as the ethos is divine and with regard to Oral Health a site of excellence.”
– Local Oral Health Improvement practitioner/ Dental Nurse
“Rascals Nursery have been working in partnership with East Coast College since Jan 2022 when the nursery employed 2 Early Years Educator level 3 Apprentices. Since then, Rascals Nursery have supported the apprentices to progress in their learning, offering opportunities to develop the apprentices' professional practice in all areas. Offering the apprentices' opportunities to work across the age ranges in early years, plan fun, educational activities, observe and assess children's development and learning.
Rascals Nursery has been swift to put in an action plan when one of the apprentices was not progressing as well as expected. Rascals Nursery are accommodating in allowing the Vocational Training regular visits to the nursery to observe and meet with the apprentices (face to face and online Teams).”
– Childcare vocational trainer and internal quality assurer for East Coast College