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

World Book Day – Lisa as Mary Poppins

World Book Day – Lisa as Mary Poppins

In celebration of World Book Day, Lisa arrived at Hartcliffe Nursery School today dressed up as Mary Poppins! We were so impressed that we just had to share this photo with you. Learn more about our World Book Day celebrations here.

Chicken Pox and Scarlet Fever

Chicken Pox and Scarlet Fever

We have had confirmed cases of chicken pox and scarlet fever in our setting. Please see the information below regarding advice and information regarding both illnesses. If your child has any symptoms relating to Scarlet Fever or Chicken Pox, please keep your child off...

World Book Day 2024

World Book Day 2024

We will be celebrating World Book Day on Wednesday 6th March 2024. We will be telling our favourite stories and sharing books with the children. Your child is welcome to dress up as their favourite character from a story. You are warmly invited to come and share...

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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