Free Two-Year-Old Places
We have a number of free two-year-old places.
If you think your child is eligible for a free 2-year-old, 15-hour place please follow the link below and apply through the Bristol City Council website.
Register Your Interest for Children Aged 2-4
If your child is between 2 and 4 years old and you would like to find out more about what we offer, please contact us by phone (0117 903 8633) or email and arrange a visit or register your interest.
Welcome to Hartcliffe Nursery School And Children’s Centre
Welcome to the new Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children’s Centre website! Our nursery is a place where children can learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we are committed to providing high-quality care and education to all of our children.
Our team of experienced and dedicated staff are passionate about what they do, and they work hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children can feel happy, confident, and valued. We believe every child is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet each child’s individual needs. We are proud of our strong relationships with our families, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Cate Peel, Headteacher
Meet the Team
Welcome to our amazing Nursery School, situated in the heart of Hartcliffe, in South Bristol.
We have a dedicated and caring staff who will get to know you and your child well. Each classroom provides an appropriately stimulating environment supported by carefully chosen resources and sensitive staff. Please do ask to come and take a look.
We really value ensuring each child has a voice and each parent feels heard. We have strong links with a range of other professionals to ensure your child has the very best experience at Hartcliffe Nursery School.
News and Events
Red Nose Day
We are celebrating Red Nose Day today at Hartcliffe Nursery School. Children are invited to wear red clothes or dress up, as part of Comic Relief's Do Something Funny for Money campaign. If you'd like to donate, you can visit: https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/
Butterflies Update – March 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Pancakes!!! To start Term 4, we celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making pancakes. We discussed why we make pancakes and also shared our own experiences of eating pancakes. Then the fun really began when we got to make pancakes of our own. First, we made an ingredients...
Hedgehogs Update – March 2024 (Term 3 Highlights)
There’s a ‘shark in the park’ in Hedgehog class! In term three our core story has been 'shark in the park'. We have been reading the story together, using props, pictures, and water play to develop play related to this story. We love joining in and repeating the...
Squirrels Update – March 2024 (Developing Core Strength and Mathematical Language at the MUGA)
Squirrel class have had a wonderful time developing their core strength by pulling themselves up on the climbing frame at the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area). MUGAs create an inclusive and dynamic environment where children can play, learn, and thrive. They also offer a...
World Book Day Celebrations
Our incredible and dedicated Hartcliffe Nursery team have had an enjoyable time celebrating World Book Day.
World Book Day – Lisa as Mary Poppins
In celebration of World Book Day, Lisa arrived at Hartcliffe Nursery School today dressed up as Mary Poppins! We were so impressed that we just had to share this photo with you. Learn more about our World Book Day celebrations here.
Upcoming Events
Learning Blog
Focus On: Mark Making
In my last post, we explored the development of the physical skills needed to support early writing. These skills contribute to children’s ability to begin to make marks with confidence and control. In this post, we’re going to explore ‘mark making’, what it means and...
Advice and Support
SBCC Free Parenting Courses
South Bristol Children's Centres' Family Support Team are running several parenting courses at the Hartcliffe Family Hub. These free bookable courses are designed to support you during pregnancy and prepare you for birth and the post-birth period. Their various...
News From the Rooms
Owls Update – November 2023
During our first term in Owls, we've all been getting each other (children and parents), as all...
Hedgehogs Update – March 2024 (Term 3 Highlights)
There’s a ‘shark in the park’ in Hedgehog class! In term three our core story has been 'shark in...
Woodpeckers Update – November 2023 (Building Bridges and Dens)
This term so far in Woodpeckers, we've been really interested in bridges, building our own using...
Squirrels Update – March 2024 (Developing Core Strength and Mathematical Language at the MUGA)
Squirrel class have had a wonderful time developing their core strength by pulling themselves up...
Butterflies Update – March 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Pancakes!!! To start Term 4, we celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making pancakes. We discussed why we...