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
Squirrels Update – June 2023
Squirrels class have been so busy this term, it has flown by for us all! We have been making the most of the warmer weather and spending time focused on outdoor learning. Being outside is of enormous benefit for children (and us adults, too) and gives opportunities...
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...
Owls Update – June 2023
In Owls Room, we love to learn and play together, and we want to share some of our recent exciting activities with you! Swinging Fun One of the things we have enjoyed this month is working out how to use our bodies differently on the swing for the different swings...
Strike Action and Room Closures on Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July 2023
As you may already be aware, strike action is planned to take place on Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July. As you will understand, the scale of the strike and the impact it has on many of our staff means we have had to carefully consider our provision on strike...
Butterfly Class Looking After Caterpillars
Last week, some caterpillars arrived in our classroom, and we are excited about watching them grow. First, they started out as tiny caterpillars, wriggling around a little pot. In groups, we talked about what we could see them doing and what they looked like. We have...
Rainbow South – Summer 2023
Rainbow South is a Stay and Play group for preschool children with additional needs, and their families. It is an opportunity for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities to meet and a space for children to socialise and explore with a...
Sensory and Communication Free Workshop
Are you a parent of a young child with sensory and communication difficulties? Do you want to learn how to reduce meltdowns and distress in your child and create a more peaceful home? Join us for a free workshop on Wednesday 21st June at 7:00pm, where two specialist...
Woodpeckers Update – June 2023
Last term we planted some seeds! We talked about the different seeds' size, pattern, colour and shapes. We noticed that the soil was soft and light. We practiced our new vocabulary and talked about what we knew about plants. Some of us knew that our seeds need...
Hot Weather Warning: 9th – 12th June 2023
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued the first Heat-Health Alert (HHA) of the year, published on the 7th June 23. It covers our regional area. It is a yellow warning so we'd usually leave sharing that knowing of your resilience,...
South Bristol Family Hub Launch Event
Save the date to celebrate the launch of the new South Bristol Family Hub at Hartcliffe! Hartcliffe is the location for a new Bristol Family Hub. To celebrate, we’re holding a fun event on Wednesday 28th June from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Hartcliffe Nursery School &...
Term 5 in Butterflies
In Term 5, the children in Butterfly Class became gardeners and explored how to grow seeds into plants. We explored seeds by cutting up fruit and vegetables and finding them inside. We then planted different seeds and thought about what they might...
5 to Thrive Group
The Family Support Team at Hartcliffe Children’s Centre are launching their 5 to Thrive Group on Tuesday 13th June. Each session will have a range of fun activities for you and your child to do together along with some easy to access content around your child's brain...
Family Support Timetable
Hartcliffe Children’s Centre provides family support services for communities in the Hartlciffe and Withywood areas in the South Bristol. Below is the latest Family Support Timetable with the groups, courses and events on offer. You can find additional information on...
Our Telephone Number
UPDATE - 11:29am: Earlier today, we were experiencing a fault with our main telephone number. This issue has now been resolved. You can now call us again on our usual number, 0117 903 8633, should you wish to phone us. You can also contact us by email through the...
Hats and Suncream
We are so happy to see the sun shining at Hartcliffe Nursery School. The children are having a lot of fun playing outside and exploring nature. However, we also want to ensure they are safe and comfortable in the warmer weather. That’s why we ask you to provide your...
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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How to Apply for 30 Hours Free Childcare
30 Hours Free Childcare is a scheme that helps eligible parents and carers access free childcare for their 3 or 4 year-old children. You can get up to 30 hours a week during term time. To be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare, you and your partner (if you have...
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Term 5 in Butterflies
In Term 5, the children in Butterfly Class became gardeners and explored how to grow seeds into...