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.

A happy child, smiling.
A happy child, smiling.

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

Hartcliffe Nursery School Featured on Bristol Live

Hartcliffe Nursery School Featured on Bristol Live

Hartcliffe Nursery School has been featured in an article on Bristol Live's website, regarding our recent Ofsted rating. The nursery and children’s centre, which provides education for 211 pupils aged between two and five years old, was rated as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted...

Exploring Autumn and Halloween

Exploring Autumn and Halloween

We have been exploring some of the aspects of Halloween and autumn, including cutting and cooking pumpkins, Halloween pictures and music, and challenging our fine motor skills by wrapping and winding wool to make magic witches' wands! We will continue to explore these...

Halloween Dress-up Invitation

Halloween Dress-up Invitation

We are inviting all children to dress up on Wednesday, November 6th (the first Wednesday back after the half-term break) to celebrate Halloween. Children can come in a fun Halloween outfit or party clothes. 

Inset Day Reminder

Inset Day Reminder

This is a reminder that Hartcliffe Nursery School has an Inset Day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd, so we will be closed to all children. You can find all our term dates, and closure days here.  

Hartcliffe Nursery School Recognised by Ofsted as Good

Hartcliffe Nursery School Recognised by Ofsted as Good

We are delighted to be able to share the Ofsted Report following their recent inspection on 2nd October 2024. It has been an incredible journey that the staff have all been on over the last two years and we are really proud of the outcome. Here are some of the quotes:...

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Chicken Pox

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Chicken Pox

We are writing to inform you we have received several confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) among children at Hartcliffe Nursery School. We understand this can be concerning, so we want to provide you with the latest information and advice. What 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.

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