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
Owls Update – November 2023
During our first term in Owls, we've all been getting each other (children and parents), as all children were new this term. We have been focusing on ensuring the children feel safe, secure and able to explore the activities whilst also getting used to our routine and...
Butterflies Update – November 2023
What a great start to our journey in Butterfly Class. It's been lovely getting to know the children and finding out their interests. Everyone has settled in really well and the children are confident in independently exploring their new classroom. The children have...
Hedgehogs Update – November 2023
Wow! Last term was a very busy one! It’s been so lovely meeting and getting to know our new children and families. Settling into a new environment can be a tricky time for a two-year-old, and we’re super proud of all of you. This term, we are getting to know each...
The Children’s Kitchen Cookery Sessions – November 2023 – February 2024
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. There will be two...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Newsletter – October 2023 Term 1
Welcome our first Hartcliffe Nursery School newsletter of the academic year. So much has happened in Term 1! It has been very special to meet you all and we feel privileged to learn about you and your child when completing registrations and during home visits. In this...
Reminder: Apply for Reception 2024 by 15th January
If your child was born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020, you need to 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 or by paper form. Online is easier and faster....
Batch Cook Club – Learn to Cook and Save Money!
Do you want to learn how to make delicious and nutritious meals for your family? Do you want to save time and money by batch cooking and freezing your food? Do you want to meet new people and have fun? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should join the...
Children in Need
Join us for a spotty day of fun and charity at Hartcliffe Nursery School! We are delighted to announce that Hartcliffe Nursery School will be participating in this year's Children in Need. This nationwide event raises money for disadvantaged children and young people...
An Update from Ofsted
We are pleased to have received a Monitoring Report from Ofsted, from their inspection in July 2023 which is very encouraging. You can read the original School Inspection here. The full Monitoring Report can be read and downloaded below. We are delighted at the...
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...
Young Parents Group
If you're a parent, aged 25 and under, with a child under 5 years-old, you can join South Bristol Children's Centres' fantastic Young Parents Group. This group began this week and will run on Mondays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. It will include Stay and Play, 5 to Thrive...
Family Cooking Fun at Hartcliffe City Farm
Do you want to have fun with your children and learn how to grow, pick and cook your own food? Then join Hartcliffe City Farm for a 3-week program of hands-on activities! Children must be accompanied by their parent or carer. You will explore the farm, harvest fresh...
Head Lice
We have been informed that a couple of children in our nursery have head lice. Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and can be spread by head-to-head contact. They are not a sign of poor hygiene and can affect anyone. We ask you to check your child’s...
October 2023 Inset Days
Don’t forget, Wednesday 11th October is an Inset Day. Hartcliffe Nursery School will be closed on that day for staff training. You can find all our Term Dates and Inset Days on our website.
School Photos on 29th November
We are delighted to announce that 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...
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 need to 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 or by paper form. Online is easier and faster....
News From the Rooms
Owls Update – June 2023
In Owls Room, we love to learn and play together, and we want to share some of our recent exciting...
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Butterflies Update – November 2023
What a great start to our journey in Butterfly Class. It's been lovely getting to know the...