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
Nursery Rooms Explore Growing – Spring 2025
We have been exploring growing in the Nursery classes this term. We started with our core story, Jack and the Beanstalk, where Jack plants magic beans, grows an enormous beanstalk and climbs to the top. He finds a giant's castle and enters courageously! We planted our...
Phone and Internet Issues
Unfortunately, we are experiencing a loss of telephone and WiFi access at Hartcliffe Nursery School today. Please be advised that our IT Department are working on this. If you need to contact us, we are monitoring our Facebook messages. Thank you for your...
Sunscreen and Hats
With the much warmer weather this week, please make sure you put sun cream on your children before nursery and send them in with a hat.
Wishing You a Happy Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid Mubarak to all our families and friends celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. As the blessed month of Ramadan concludes, Eid is a special time of celebration, joy, and peaceful reflection. It's a beautiful moment to reconnect with family and friends, count our many blessings,...
Red Nose Day 2025
Comic Relief's Red Nose Day returns this Friday. This Wednesday (March 19th), to celebrate, children are invited to wear their PJs to nursery or something red. We will have a donation pot at our reception.
Butterflies and Squirrels Police Visit
Last week, the nursery classes Butterflies and Squirrels had a visit from two local police officers! As part of our curriculum, the children learn about different roles, jobs, and occupations. They show interest in other people's lives and curiosity about other people...
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 – March 2023
Sensory activities are a great way to stimulate children's curiosity, creativity and learning....
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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...
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Advice and Support
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....