We have a few spaces remaining for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds from January 2025, so please apply quickly to secure a place.
At Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children’s Centre we believe all children and families have the right to be

Happy, Healthy Enthusiastic and Confident

At Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children’s Centre we believe all children and families have the right to be

Have high aspirations for themselves and expect the very best from us

Spaces for January 2025

Is your child turning 2 or 3 by December 31st? We have a few spaces remaining for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds for January 2025, so please apply quickly to secure a place.

Please click here to learn more about how to apply for free childcare if you're working.

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.

Please click here to learn more about how to apply for free childcare if you're working.

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.

A happy child, smiling.
A happy child, smiling.

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

Children in Need 2024

Children in Need 2024

Join us for a spotty day of fun and charity at Hartcliffe Nursery School! We are delighted to announce that Hartcliffe Nursery School will participate in this year's Children in Need. This nationwide event raises money for disadvantaged children and young people...

Feeding Your Family with The Children’s Kitchen

Feeding Your Family with The Children’s Kitchen

Are you interested in learning how to make simple and affordable meals for your whole family? The Children’s Kitchen with Bristol Family Hubs offers a four-week course where anyone can come along to learn new skills and create tasty meals. If you join the course, you...

Hartcliffe Nursery School Featured on Bristol Live

Hartcliffe Nursery School Featured on Bristol Live

Hartcliffe Nursery School has been featured in an article on Bristol Live's website, regarding our recent Ofsted rating. The nursery and children’s centre, which provides education for 211 pupils aged between two and five years old, was rated as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted...

Exploring Autumn and Halloween

Exploring Autumn and Halloween

We have been exploring some of the aspects of Halloween and autumn, including cutting and cooking pumpkins, Halloween pictures and music, and challenging our fine motor skills by wrapping and winding wool to make magic witches' wands! We will continue to explore these...

Halloween Dress-up Invitation

Halloween Dress-up Invitation

We are inviting all children to dress up on Wednesday, November 6th (the first Wednesday back after the half-term break) to celebrate Halloween. Children can come in a fun Halloween outfit or party clothes. 

Inset Day Reminder

Inset Day Reminder

This is a reminder that Hartcliffe Nursery School has an Inset Day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd, so we will be closed to all children. You can find all our term dates, and closure days here.  

Learning Blog

Focus On: Mark Making

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

Primary School Places for 2025

Primary School Places for 2025

If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2025. You can visit the Bristol City Council website to learn more and apply. If you have any problems, please pop in and see us, and we...

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