Happy Owls Childcare

11/01/2026

Hi, I’m Laura and I’m an Ofsted registered childminder based on island Road, Canterbury with up to two full-time spaces available from January 2026!🦋🔍🐞🥁🐝🧸🌞

Happy Owls is a fun, open-ended environment for children who are inquisitive, fun-loving and love to explore and learn. The learning environment is a purpose-built space designed with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) completely in mind, filled with open-ended materials and activities to keep inquiring minds busy. 🦋🔍🐞🥁🐝🧸🌞

I accept government funding and am open from 8:30am-4pm term-time only. 🦋🔍🐞🥁🐝🧸🌞

🦉Opening Hours: 8:30am – 4pm
🦉Days: Monday – Thursday (closed Fridays)
🦉Where: Island Road, Hersden, Canterbury
🦉When: Term-Time Only
🦉Funding: Yes, 38 weeks of the year, non-stretched.
🦉Ofsted Registered
🦉Open-ended play environment with EYFS built outdoor area
🦉On-site parking for easy pick-ups and drop-offs.

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If you would like to arrange to view the setting, then please message me here Owls Childcare - thank you! 😀🦉

29/06/2025

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Hi, I’m Laura and I run Happy Owls Childcare. I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder on the outskirts of Canterbury (Island Road) with two full time spaces available for children aged 2 and up from September 2025.

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I accept funding up to the full 30 hours entitlement and am open between the hours of 8:30am-4pm from Monday to Thursday (closed Friday). I am term time only and am open for 38 weeks of the year.

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I work from a purpose built outbuilding, which is entirely created to fulfil the needs of all stages and developmental requirements within the EYFS, with a little added magic; including a fully equipped outdoor garden which includes everything from painting window and mud kitchen to climbing tyres, and more!

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If you are currently looking for childcare for your two year old and would like to get in contact for more information or to arrange a viewing of my setting the please get in touch here -childcare – I look forward to hearing from you!

04/09/2024

You may have seen our fantastic KS2 timetable for this year; well we haven't forgotten about our Secondary tutees too! 🏫

Our comprehensive Maths Group Tuition timetable below covers all year groups in KS3 and KS4! ➕ ➖ ✖️ ➗.

Taught by our fantastic Maths tutors who are incredibly experienced as a Maths Leader at school and are brilliant, experienced tutors, if your child is looking to consolidate and challenge in Years 7 to 9, or prepare for GCSE's in Year 10 or 11, we are pleased to say we have group options for you. 😍

Below is our timetable for Secondary Maths ⏬ ⏬ ⏬ and if you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us! 🤳 📧

Thanks! 😊🦉

11/07/2024

14/04/2024

🦉Final Space Available
🦉Childcare for 2-5 Year Olds
🦉Registered Childminder: Laura Dobson
🦉Accepts Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year Olds
🦉Availability Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
🦉Open 8:30am-4pm
🦉Amazing indoor/outdoor setting
🦉Island Road, CT34HD

Message Happy Owls Childcare for more information or to arrange to view the setting! Thanks! Laura 😀🦉

18/02/2024

Hi, I'm a registered childminder with childcare spaces available for 2-5 year olds, Monday-Thursday between 8:30am-4pm, Term-Time Only. Funding registered (minimum of two days care per week). Please message Laura @ Happy Owls Childcare for more information! 😀🦉

28/01/2024

Childcare spaces available with Ofsted registered childminder (Island Road CT34HD). Monday-Thursday for ages 2-5yrs during term-time. Also open February half term for ages 2 and up. Funding accepted during term time only, between the hours of 8:30am-4pm. Please message Happy Owls Childcare for more information 😀🦉

06/12/2023

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🦉New and fully registered childminder with paediatric first aid training and DBS certificate!

🦉Childcare for 2-5 Year Olds.

🦉Whole day spaces available Monday-Thursday (closed Fridays) from January 2024.

🦉Registered for Free For Two and 3/4 year old funding.

🦉Operating from my fully equipped playroom and garden, tailor-made just for play and all things EYFS, within the grounds of my family home.

🦉Based on Island Road, Canterbury CT34HD

🦉For more information and availability, please message Happy Owls Childcare

12/10/2023

If you are looking for temporary childcare for this coming October Half Term, I am a fully registered childminder (Advanced DBS and full Paediatric First Aid) and I have spaces available. For more information or to book your space you can message me Happy Owls Childcare. Please note, a deposit of £50 per child is required to secure your space.

😀🦉Not just your average childminder home environment, Happy Owls Childcare is a fully equipped play space filled with a variety of indoor and outdoor open-ended play equipment created just for children. Days and activities will be planned taking into account all age groups.

Full Information:

🦉Children between the ages of 2-8 years.
🦉Activities such as arts and crafts, board games,
messy play, loose parts play, ball and team
games, playdough, educational games/activities,
movies and more.
🦉Price: £6 per hour or £50 for full day. £10
discount per day for siblings (E.g. 2x siblings for
full day = £90).
🦉Cold morning snacks, warm afternoon snacks,
and drinks included (packed lunch to be
provided).

04/10/2023