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
Community Fun Day and Fayre at Merchants Academy Sports Centre
Merchants Academy Sports Centre will be hosting a Community Fun Day and Fayre on Saturday 29th July, 10:00am - 3:00pm, featuring music and dance performances, market stalls, games, and more. See the poster below for more information.
Visit Afternoons for Children Starting in September
We are excited to announce that there will be two visit afternoons for children starting in September. This is an opportunity for the parents/carers to meet the team and for the children to explore their new room and the outside. The visit afternoons will be held on...
Squirrels Update – June 2023
Squirrels class have been so busy this term, it has flown by for us all! We have been making the most of the warmer weather and spending time focused on outdoor learning. Being outside is of enormous benefit for children (and us adults, too) and gives opportunities...
Join Us For Scribble and Sketch on Saturday
Join our Scribble and Sketch artists at Hartcliffe Nursery this Saturday, 10:30am – 12:30pm, for a free family art workshop. These sessions are designed for children and grown-ups to take part in together – everyone is welcome. Admission is free. No pre-booking is...
Owls Update – June 2023
In Owls Room, we love to learn and play together, and we want to share some of our recent exciting activities with you! Swinging Fun One of the things we have enjoyed this month is working out how to use our bodies differently on the swing for the different swings...
Strike Action and Room Closures on Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July 2023
As you may already be aware, strike action is planned to take place on Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July. As you will understand, the scale of the strike and the impact it has on many of our staff means we have had to carefully consider our provision on strike...
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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