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
Squishing, Splatting and Sculpting: Exploring Clay in Chestnut and Beech Rooms
This term we are exploring making models in nursery. We will provide the children with a variety of materials and tools to explore across the term. This week we have been learning about clay - how to manipulate it with our hands, with tools and even with our feet!...
Housing Advice Drop-In at Symes Community Building
A new housing advice drop-in service has launched in Hartcliffe, providing free, independent support for anyone experiencing housing difficulties. The weekly drop-in sessions are run by Caring in Bristol's Early Doors homelessness prevention project, working in...
Parent and Carer Drop-In Coffee Mornings at Hartcliffe Family Hub
Hartcliffe Nursery School, with Bristol Family Hubs, is running parent and carer drop-in coffee mornings every Wednesday for Hartcliffe Nursery School families, providing an opportunity to meet other families and discover what is happening in the community. The...
We’re Hiring a School Meals Supervisory Assistant
Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre is looking for School Meals Supervisory Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team! This is a great opportunity for someone in the community who enjoys working with children and has a little time each day....
Project Willow: Build a Wigloo at Hartcliffe Nursery School
Hartcliffe Nursery School is inviting parents, carers, grandparents, aunties and uncles to get involved in an exciting Project Willow activity, building a wigloo in the nursery school garden. A wigloo is an igloo-style structure made from willow, providing a wonderful...
World Book Day 2026
On Wednesday, 4th March, we are going to celebrate World Book Day. This is a chance to share stories, books and our favourite characters with each other. To help us celebrate, your child can dress up as their favourite book character. We ask that your child wears...
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
Baking, Building and Picnic Planning in Cherry Room
This week in Cherry Room, we have had lots of interest in food and making things. Outside in the...
Update on Next Steps for Oak Room in October 2025
This term, our approach to SEND provision has continued to evolve in line with our commitment to...
Focus Stories: Woodpeckers Room (March 2025)
In Woodpeckers Room our next focus story is The Little Red Hen. We will be sharing this story...
Keeping the Rhythm in Beech Room
We have been enjoying playing instruments and singing some of our favourite songs in Beech Room at...
Beech and Chestnut Classes at Hartcliffe Nursery School explore The Enormous Turnip
Our story this term is The Enormous Turnip. The story follows a farmer trying to pull a huge...
Learning Blog
Focus On: Mark Making
In my last post, we explored the development of the physical skills needed to support early writing. These skills contribute to children’s ability to begin to make marks with confidence and control. In this post, we’re going to explore ‘mark making’, what it means and...
Advice and Support
Support Available for Those Experiencing Domestic Abuse
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please know that you are not alone and help is available. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained advisors can offer guidance on safety...