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
Butterflies Update – December 2023 (Term 2 Highlights)
What a fantastic term it has been. As the winter months have rolled in and the days have been getting darker, the children in Butterfly Class have been exploring many different types of learning. We have been learning The Three Billy Goat’s Gruff for our Core Story. ...
Hot School Meals Menus – Winter/Spring Term 2024
Early Years Catering, a local catering provider, provides lunches for Hartcliffe Nursery School and delivers hot meals daily. We serve lunches at the table with adults sitting alongside the children, and it is an excellent chance for the children to eat together,...
Free Christmas Activity at Hartcliffe City Farm for Families
Hartcliffe City Farm is holding an activity where you can make your own Christmas tree decoration and then hang it on their tree or take it home for your own! This is a free drop-in session where you can see the farm animals and warm up with a free hot drink. Activity...
Squirrels Update – December 2023 (Playdough)
This term in squirrel class, there has been a big interest in playdough, so we have provided extra challenges by teaching children how to make their own playdough. We now have a playdough station daily in the environment for children to choose the equipment and...
Butterflies Update – December 2023 (Seasonal Celebrations)
After Bonfire night, many children were fascinated with talking about their experiences and looking at pictures and videos. Developing activities from children's own experiences and ideas is one of the most valuable things we do at nursery; it makes it so much more...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Newsletter – December 2023 Term 2
We are coming closer to the end of term 2 and looking forward to the Christmas break. So, we have lots of exciting things to share with you in this month's newsletter. Parent meetings: A chance to talk to your child’s key person about their learning and next steps....
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. Admission is free. No pre-booking is...
Would You Like to Be a Parent Governor?
We are looking for new Parent Governors! Our governors are volunteers who work with the Hartcliffe Nursery School to ensure that it meets the needs of our children, families and community. Our governors come from different backgrounds and bring a range of skills and...
Free Online Parenting When Separated Course
In January, ParentsPlus are running a free 7-week course, Parenting When Separated, on Zoom. This course will be a practical and positive evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce. The course...
Children in Need – A Thank You
Thank you so much for supporting Children in Need in our recent fundraising day. The money you have raised will be used to help change the lives of children and young people facing disadvantage in communities across the UK.
Relationship Support Information Drop-In
Do you argue with your partner? Are the stresses of everyday life affecting your relationship? Come and learn about the relationship support available to parents in Bristol at a Relationship Support Information Drop-In hosted by Relationships Matter Bristol. Monday...
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 lots of positional language (under, across, over), challenging ourselves, and making higher and lower bridges to go over and under while keeping ourselves safe. We've...
Reminder: School Photos on 29th November
Don't forget, our photographer will be visiting Hartcliffe Nursery School on Wednesday 29th November, to take school photographs. They will be available to take photos from 8:00am onwards. If you would like to have your child’s siblings in the photo, please bring them...
Woodpeckers Update – November 2023 (Children in Need)
Woodpeckers had such a lovely time face painting for Children in Need.
Butterflies Update – November 2023 (Pizzas and Pumpkins)
At the end of Term 2, the children in Butterfly Class had a wonderful time learning about pizza and pumpkins. Pizzas Some children have been fascinated by making pizza in the home corner or with play dough. To extend this learning, we made an ingredient list for the...
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
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,...
News From the Rooms
Welcome to Hedgehogs Room
Welcome to Hedgehogs Room which replaces our Fireflies Room. We felt that renaming this room to...
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Butterflies Update – November 2023 (Pizzas and Pumpkins)
At the end of Term 2, the children in Butterfly Class had a wonderful time learning about pizza...