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
Last Few 2 and 3-Year-Old Spaces Remaining
We only have a few 2 and 3-year-old spaces remaining, so get your applications in! Don't forget, If you think your child is eligible for a free 2-year-old, 15-hour place, please follow this link and apply through the Bristol City Council website. If your child is...
Hot School Meals Menus – Autumn Term 2023
Early Years Catering, a local catering provider, will provide lunches for Hartcliffe Nursery School, delivered hot daily. We will serve lunches at the table with adults sitting alongside the children. This is an excellent chance for the children to eat...
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...
Welcoming New and Returning Children
Dear Parents and Families, We are looking forward to welcoming you back for the new term in September or, if you are new to the Nursery, we are looking forward to meeting you all. We would like to share some important dates with you. You should have received an email...
Welcome to Hedgehogs Room
Welcome to Hedgehogs Room which replaces our Fireflies Room. We felt that renaming this room to Hedgehogs was perfect as hedgehogs have some fantastic attributes and personality traits that we celebrate and will appeal to our children! Hedgehogs Room is one of our two...
Welcome from our Headteacher
Hello, my name is Cate, and I am honoured to be your newly appointed interim Headteacher. My time here started last year when I was asked to support the Nursery in developing the curriculum. I have loved every moment of being part of such a vibrant community and am...
August’s Scribble and Sketch
August's Scribble and Sketch, which was due to take place on the 5th August, has been cancelled. Scribble and Sketch will return on Saturday 2nd September. Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash
Goodbye from Natascha and Changes to the Senior Leadership Team
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to thank you all, say goodbye and wish you well. I will be leaving Hartcliffe Nursery School at the end of this week. It has been a real privilege to get to know you and your children over the last 10 years and I will miss you...
Telephone Fault – 19th July 2023
We are experiencing a fault with our main telephone number at Hartcliffe Nursery School. If you need to make contact with us, please do so via the Contact Us form on our website.
Clothing and Wellies – Returns and Donations
We urgently need some clothing items for our nursery children, especially wellies! We have run out of most of the spare clothes we had at the beginning of the year, and we would appreciate it if you could check your homes for any items that you no longer need or use....
Exploring Jack and the Beanstalk in Woodpeckers with Story Maps
Last week we continued our exploration of Jack and the Beanstalk, by working together to create a story map! We talked first about who the characters were, how the story started and how it ended. We have noticed many opportunities to talk about feelings in this story,...
Emails Regarding Start Dates and Class Information
Important information for all returning and new families. Please keep a close eye on your emails as we are in the process of sending information regarding your child’s start date and class information. Please ensure we have an up-to-date email for you. You should have...
Fireflies Class Closure on Thursday 6th July 2023
Due to extreme levels of staff sickness, Fireflies class will be closed to all children tomorrow, Thursday 6th July. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Community Fun Day and Fayre at Merchants Academy Sports Centre
Merchants Academy Sports Centre will be hosting a Community Fun Day and Fayre on Saturday 29th July, 10:00am - 3:00pm, featuring music and dance performances, market stalls, games, and more. See the poster below for more information.
Visit Afternoons for Children Starting in September
We are excited to announce that there will be two visit afternoons for children starting in September. This is an opportunity for the parents/carers to meet the team and for the children to explore their new room and the outside. The visit afternoons will be held on...
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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Keeping Children Safe Online
Many young people spend more time online and on electronic devices during the summer holidays, when they don't have school or nursery. Safety Net have put together a helpful guide, with a realistic approach to help parents and carers keep their children safe online....
News From the Rooms
Owls Update – March 2023
Sensory activities are a great way to stimulate children's curiosity, creativity and learning....
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Butterfly Class Looking After Caterpillars
Last week, some caterpillars arrived in our classroom, and we are excited about watching them...