Spaces for September 2025
Last few spaces for September 2025! Please register your interest or come in to complete a registration form.
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.
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
Community Fun Day at Knowle West Health Park – July 2025
Knowle West Health Park are running a Community Fun Day event on Tuesday the 29th of July, running from 11:00am until 3:00pm come and join in with drop-in Health checks, a free lunch from 12:30pm and a selection of activities and fun. Find us at: Knowle West Health...
Inns Court Summer festival – July 2025
Running from Saturday 19th of July until Monday the 21st of July come and join in the fun at Inns Court Summer Festival. There's a range of exciting activities planned such as arts and crafts, bouncy castle, circus skills and food. For more information see the flyers...
Sparcfest at The Ark
Come and join in the fun at Sparcfest Summer Festival at The Ark soft play Bishopworth! With events running from the 21st of July up until the 30th of August, it's a whole summer of fun! For more details visit the SPARC St Peters Activity and Resource Centre Facebook...
Meet the SENDCo Event – Hareclive E-ACT Academy
Parents and carers may be interested in a local event happening at our neighbouring school, Hareclive E-ACT Academy. They're hosting a "Meet the SENDCo" Drop-In Coffee Morning on Friday, 4th July, from 9:15 am to 10:30 am. This informal session offers families the...
Local Opportunity: Hareclive E-ACT Academy Welcome Event
Hareclive E-ACT Academy is hosting a Welcome Event on Tuesday, 1st July from 3:40-4:30 pm for families whose children will be starting Reception in September. This could be a valuable opportunity for our nursery families who are considering their next steps in their...
Change of July 2025 Inset Day
The previously announced inset day of Wednesday the 2nd of July has been cancelled and is now on Tuesday the 22nd of July. Please update your calendars with the correct date.
We support the ‘City of Sanctuary’ vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all, and we are proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We endorse the City of Sanctuary Charter and agree to act in accordance with City of Sanctuary values and apply the network principles within our work (as far as our specific context enables us to).
We recognise the contribution of people seeking sanctuary. Sanctuary seekers are welcomed, included and supported within our context.
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...
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Squirrels Update – December 2023 (Playdough)
This term in squirrel class, there has been a big interest in playdough, so we have provided extra...
Butterflies Update – March 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Pancakes!!! To start Term 4, we celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making pancakes. We discussed why we...
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Advice and Support
New Free Separated Parents App
Separating parents can now download a free app to help them self-manage their separation. Separating better has been created by OnePlusOne, the UK’s leading, relationship and innovation charity. The app, funded by the Department for Works and Pensions, features...