# Owl & Bear Daycare

Owl & Bear Daycare is a full-day nursery at Former Walderslade Medical Centre, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ, in Princes Park, Medway. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-bear-daycare-ey553819  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Former Walderslade Medical Centre, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01634 788819
- Website: http://www.owlandbeardaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY553819

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553819

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY553819). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553819)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553819)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553819)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Former Walderslade Medical Centre, Neighbourhood Centre, Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.353405,0.534938

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bradfields Academy |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Rowans |  | 5–16 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wayfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallow-risers-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-103855) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Abacus Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-day-care-limited-2862346) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Honeypot Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-103714) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-103828) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttercups at Little Teddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-2695576) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Teddies Walderslade](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teddies-walderslade-2783623) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Owl & Bear Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Owl & Bear Daycare Good at its inspection on 20 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Owl & Bear Daycare take?

Owl & Bear Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Owl & Bear Daycare?

You can call 01634 788819 and visit www.owlandbeardaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553819)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Owl+%26+Bear+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJpYY_T7DN2EcRtB86nL3gQKs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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