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
Happy & Healthy at Home and Outdoors
Happy & Healthy at Home and Outdoors is an excellent community learning programme that is running locally at The Big Hideout Community Garden in Hartcliffe. Every Monday from 9:00am to 11:00am, you can join sessions focused on gardening, healthy cooking, and...
Hot School Meals Menus – Autumn/Winter Term 2025
We are excited to announce our fresh autumn/winter lunch menu, carefully designed to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our children throughout the colder months. Our three-week rotating menu features an exciting variety of internationally-inspired dishes....
Exciting Learning Opportunities for Hartcliffe Parents and Community!
We're delighted to share some fantastic local learning opportunities coming up this September and beyond, perfect for parents, carers, and community members looking to develop new skills or explore career paths. This September: Community Learning Information &...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Pledges Support for City of Sanctuary
We're proud to announce that Hartcliffe Nursery School has signed the pledge to support the City of Sanctuary movement and will be working towards achieving the City of Sanctuary award. Our Commitment We support the 'City of Sanctuary' vision that the UK will be a...
Exciting Local Adventure Coming Soon!
Starting 1st August 2025, families can join Miley the Mouse on an enchanting storyhunt through Ashton Court Estate. This free interactive adventure uses your smartphone to guide children through riddles, magical characters, and outdoor exploration around our beautiful...
Playing Out : Info for School Newsletters Summer 2025
Could you open your Street for Play? Did you know that residents in Bristol can apply for short, temporary road closures where you live to create a safe space for children to play out together. Play Streets are organised by neighbours, and to date over 280 communities...
Hartcliffe Nursery Book Fair – July 2025
We are holding a book fair from Scholastic in the nursery starting today, Tuesday the 15th of July, running until Thursday the 17th of July in the Reception area. A percentage of the money taken by sales will give the nursery free books. Book sales are card payment...
Community Fun Day at Knowle West Health Park – July 2025
Knowle West Health Park are running a Community Fun Day event on Tuesday the 29th of July, running from 11:00am until 3:00pm come and join in with drop-in Health checks, a free lunch from 12:30pm and a selection of activities and fun. Find us at: Knowle West Health...
Inns Court Summer festival – July 2025
Running from Saturday 19th of July until Monday the 21st of July come and join in the fun at Inns Court Summer Festival. There's a range of exciting activities planned such as arts and crafts, bouncy castle, circus skills and food. For more information see the flyers...
Sparcfest at The Ark
Come and join in the fun at Sparcfest Summer Festival at The Ark soft play Bishopworth! With events running from the 21st of July up until the 30th of August, it's a whole summer of fun! For more details visit the SPARC St Peters Activity and Resource Centre Facebook...
Meet the SENDCo Event – Hareclive E-ACT Academy
Parents and carers may be interested in a local event happening at our neighbouring school, Hareclive E-ACT Academy. They're hosting a "Meet the SENDCo" Drop-In Coffee Morning on Friday, 4th July, from 9:15 am to 10:30 am. This informal session offers families the...
Local Opportunity: Hareclive E-ACT Academy Welcome Event
Hareclive E-ACT Academy is hosting a Welcome Event on Tuesday, 1st July from 3:40-4:30 pm for families whose children will be starting Reception in September. This could be a valuable opportunity for our nursery families who are considering their next steps in their...
Change of July 2025 Inset Day
The previously announced inset day of Wednesday the 2nd of July has been cancelled and is now on Tuesday the 22nd of July. Please update your calendars with the correct date.
Bristol Refugee Festival – Celebrating Sanctuary
Our Flagship Finale – Celebrating Sanctuary in Queen Square. A Day of Joy, Culture & Celebration! Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration packed with live music, dance, food and community spirit in the heart of the city! Sunday 22nd June 2025 running...
Moana – Free Outdoor Screening
Join We The Curious for a free outdoor film screening of Moana on the We The Curious Big Screen, in Millennium Square. Pack a picnic and watch as ‘An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty...
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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Advice and Support
Special Guardianship Support Groups Available in 2025
We would like to share information about the upcoming Special Guardianship Support Groups (SGO) available throughout 2025. These groups provide valuable opportunities to connect, share experiences, and access support. The Pizza & Hot Chocolate Evening takes place...
News From the Rooms
Hedgehogs Room Transforms Their Garden Space – April 2025
The children in Hedgehogs Room have been working incredibly hard to develop their garden area this...
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Woodpeckers Update – November 2023 (Building Bridges and Dens)
This term so far in Woodpeckers, we've been really interested in bridges, building our own using...
Nursery Rooms Explore Growing – Spring 2025
We have been exploring growing in the Nursery classes this term. We started with our core story,...
Exploring Caterpillars in Squirrels and Butterflies Class!
Our children in Squirrels and Butterflies class have been experiencing something truly magical -...