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
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.
Chicken Pox and Scarlet Fever
We have had confirmed cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever in our setting. Please see the information below regarding advice and information regarding both illnesses. If your child has any symptoms relating to Scarlet Fever or Chicken Pox, please keep your child off...
International Women’s Day Celebrations at Hartcliffe Community Centre
Join us for International Women's Day on March 6th at Hartcliffe Community Centre. Come between 10:00am and 3:00pm and make your own delicious fruit kebab and wrap! Children are welcome and there will be arts and crafts.
World Book Day 2024
We will be celebrating World Book Day on Wednesday 6th March 2024. We will be telling our favourite stories and sharing books with the children. Your child is welcome to dress up as their favourite character from a story. You are warmly invited to come and share...
Half Term and Inset Day Reminder
Don't forget, we are closed for the half-term break next week. We reopen on Monday 19th February. We also have an Inset Day on Wednesday 21st February, and we will be closed for staff training. You can find all our term dates and closure dates here. The Family...
Dads Rock Music Group
Calling all dads and male caregivers of little ones - we have a special new group for you! We are excited to introduce “Dads Rock”, a unique music group designed to foster the bond between you and your child through the power of music. Join our FREE 8-week course for...
Letter from Hartcliffe Nursery School Leadership – January 2024
Dear Parents and Carers, We are writing to you about the sad events that have happened over the weekend locally. As a Nursery School we send our heartfelt sympathies to those affected by these tragic events and are aware that it’s a very difficult and upsetting time...
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...
Bristol 650: Celebrating our Local Heritage
As part of a National Lottery Heritage Funded project coordinated by Bristol Ideas celebrating the 650th anniversary of Bristol as an independent county, Local Learning is working with communities across the city exploring our local heritage to create a community...
Join Us For Scribble and Sketch on Saturday
Join our Scribble and Sketch artists at Hartcliffe Nursery this Saturday, 10:30am – 12:30pm, for a free family art workshop. These sessions are designed for children and grown-ups to take part in together – everyone is welcome. Learn more about this month's Scribble...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Featured in the Times
The Times visited us recently to look at our work with Feeding Britain, one of the three charities supported by The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2023, which has enabled council-run nursery schools in Bristol to bring fresh produce and growing food into...
Reminder: Apply for Reception 2024 by 15th January
If your child was born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020, you must apply for a Reception place for September 2024. The deadline is midnight on 15th January 2024. Please don’t miss it! You can apply online here. If you need any help with applying online,...
STEPS Course
Would you like to build your confidence and self-esteem, have time to think about your dreams, skills, and ideas, learn tips and tools to help you stay calm, manage stress or worries, and begin to plan what you want to do next? If so, you can join our STEPS Course,...
The Children’s Kitchen Cookery Upcoming Sessions
Our Cookery Sessions are a time to share ideas, learn new skills, and make some food to take home. We focus on simple meals that the family will love based on our recipe booklets. You will get a free booklet and spice kit if you attend the sessions. You have the...
Christmas Party Thank You!
We just wanted to say thank you so much to all of our families for making our Christmas party such a special way to end the year. It was wonderful to get everyone together for a sing-song, chats and one too many iced biscuits! We hope you all have a restful holiday,...
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.
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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
Hedgehogs Update – November 2023
Wow! Last term was a very busy one! It’s been so lovely meeting and getting to know our new...
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Butterflies Update – December 2023 (Seasonal Celebrations)
After Bonfire night, many children were fascinated with talking about their experiences and...