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
Cherry Room Term Review and Looking Ahead
Cherry Room has been exploring paint using different tools including our bodies, starting to give meaning to marks we make whilst developing early mark-making skills. The children have been learning about mixing colours together to make new ones, discovering how...
February 2026 Half Term Break
A reminder to all parents and carers that half term is next week and Hartcliffe Nursery School will be closed. We will reopen on Monday, 23rd February. If you are looking for activities to do with your children, take a look at the half-term timetable from South...
Important Product Recall: Aptamil and Cow & Gate Infant Formula
The Food Standards Agency is asking parents, early years settings and caregivers to check their infant formula against specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate products that have been recalled by Danone. The recall has been issued due to potential cereulide...
Directions Free Course
Feeling stuck? It can happen to anyone! This practical course will help you find your feet and a new DIRECTION. Healthy Eating and Cooking Staying healthy and keeping fit Stress management Wellbeing Friday mornings starting 27th February 2026 at Symes Resource Centre,...
Traffic Disruption – 23rd January 2026
Hartcliffe roundabout is closed due to flooding and is causing traffic disruptions. Please plan your trips accordingly when collecting your children.
Baby, Toddler and Pre-School Swimming Lessons at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre
Hengrove Park Leisure Centre is offering swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and pre-school children aged 3 months to 4 years, following the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. Classes are available for different age groups, with trial lessons offered for families...
Hot School Meals Menus – Winter/Spring 2025
We are excited to announce our fresh spring lunch menu for 2026, carefully designed to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our children throughout the season. Our three-week rotating menu features an exciting variety of internationally-inspired dishes. Children...
South Bristol Family Hubs Parenting Groups – Starting January 2026
South Bristol Family Hubs are offering a range of evidence-based parenting programmes starting in January 2026, designed to support parents and carers of young children. The programmes include the Nurturing Programme at Hartcliffe Children's Centre, Circle of Security...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Can You Help?
We have some exciting learning happening at Hartcliffe Nursery School as the children explore the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This wonderful story is helping the children develop their understanding of size, comparison and sequencing, whilst also...
SEND Parent Nurture Group at Hartcliffe Children’s Centre
Murmuration Community Therapy is running a SEND Parent Nurture Group at Hartcliffe Children's Centre starting in January 2026, offering vital support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Nurture Groups provide intimate...
Cold Weather Warning – 6th January 2026
A yellow weather warning for cold weather is in place from 6th to 11th January 2026, with snow forecast for Thursday and Friday this week. Forecasted weather is expected to have significant impacts across services. In the event we need to close due to safety issues...
New Year New You Course at South Bristol Family Hub
South Bristol Family Hub Hartcliffe is offering a free wellbeing course for parents and carers starting in January, designed to help families start 2026 feeling good. The course includes a variety of activities focused on wellbeing, including cooking, crafts and...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Needs Parent Helpers for Christmas Parties
We need your help to make our Christmas parties extra special! We're looking for parent helpers on Monday 8:30am - 10:30am. You're welcome to stay for as long or as little as you can - every bit of help is appreciated! Tasks Include: Wrapping books Cutting paper for...
Christmas Party 2025
Come and join us for our 2025 Christmas Party! Join us in festive sing a longs, take part in some Christmas themed activities and take a photo in our Christmas photo booth. Start of the week children and families across the Nursery are invited on Tuesday the 16th of...
SEND Coffee Morning in Partnership with Bristol Parent Carer Forum (POSTPONED)
Update 2nd February 2026: Please note that this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly. Come along to our SEND Coffee morning hosted in partnership with Bristol Parent Carer Forum where you can find out more information on what support is...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...