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
World Book Day 2025
Join Us for a Special World Book Day! While World Book Day officially falls on Thursday, 6th March, we will be celebrating on Wednesday, 5th March, so that all our children, including those who attend at different ends of the week, can participate in the fun! Dress Up...
Parenting Puzzle – Free Four Week Course Delivered by Bristol Family Hubs
About the Course We are excited to share with you this free four week course for adults which looks at four areas of parenting. The four week course will take place at Hartcliffe Children's Centre (BS13 0JW). Workshop one starts on Tuesday 4th of March at 9:30am and...
Introduction to Beauty Skills
Are you interested in learning professional beauty techniques? Join a FREE 6-week course provided by Community Learning, taking place at Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre. This hands-on course is perfect for anyone looking to develop beauty skills for...
Reimagining Education – Parents and Guardians of Black Children in Years Four to Six
About the Workshop Join Black South West Network to share your experiences and insights on Bristol's schooling system for black children. You'll be invited to share your reflections on schooling, discussing opportunities and challenges in the current schooling system,...
Music Group for Dads and Toddlers at Hartcliffe
We're delighted to announce an exciting FREE opportunity for dads and male caregivers with children under 2 years old. Dads Rock - a special music group hosted at Hartcliffe Nursery and Children's Centre - is starting this February! This 8-week program runs every...
Reminder: Primary School Places for 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2025. You can visit the Bristol City Council website to learn more and apply. If you have any problems, please pop in and see us, and we...
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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Term 5 in Butterflies
In Term 5, the children in Butterfly Class became gardeners and explored how to grow seeds into...
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Advice and Support
How to Apply for Free Early Education for Two-Year-Olds
If you're the parent or carer of a two-year-old and you receive certain benefits, you could be eligible to apply for a free early education place. Free early education for two-year-olds is a scheme that helps eligible parents and carers access free childcare for their...