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
Shifting Seasons Cultural Celebration at Hartcliffe Community Centre
Vision BAME CIC is hosting a free cultural celebration at Hartcliffe Community Centre on Saturday 9th May 2026, bringing together the community for an afternoon of culture, celebration and community spirit. Shifting Seasons is a cultural celebration running from 2pm...
Hartcliffe Family Picnic — Tomorrow, 6th May!
We would love to see you at our Family Picnic tomorrow, Tuesday 6th May, as we come together to celebrate family, community and some very special occasions, including Easter, Eid and St George's Day! To make sure everyone can join in, there are two time slots...
Celebrating St George’s Day at Hartcliffe Nursery School!
Here at Hartcliffe Nursery School, we love finding reasons to come together as a community - and this year we have quite a few to celebrate all at once! On 6th May, we are hosting a family picnic to mark May Day, St George's Day, Easter, and Eid and together, and we...
Hot School Meals Menus – Spring/Summer 2026 2025
We are delighted to share our new spring and summer lunch menu for 2026, thoughtfully 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...
Free Family Activities at Hartcliffe City Farm
Hartcliffe Nursery School would like to share two welcoming community activities at Hartcliffe City Farm that may interest parents and carers. Hartcliffe City Farm runs a weekly Supper Club offering a free family meal on Thursday afternoons. Families are invited to...
From Seed to Sprout: Beech and Chestnut Explore Broad Beans
Beech and Chestnut Rooms at Hartcliffe Nursery School have been getting into gardening this week, with broad beans sparking some brilliant curiosity and conversation! It all started with the children taking a close look at some broad bean seeds and sharing what they...
Advice and Support
New Free Separated Parents App
Separating parents can now download a free app to help them self-manage their separation. Separating better has been created by OnePlusOne, the UK’s leading, relationship and innovation charity. The app, funded by the Department for Works and Pensions, features...
SBCC Free Parenting Courses
South Bristol Children's Centres' Family Support Team are running several parenting courses at the Hartcliffe Family Hub. These free bookable courses are designed to support you during pregnancy and prepare you for birth and the post-birth period. Their various...
Reminder: Apply for Reception 2024 by 15th January
If your child was born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020, you must apply for a Reception place for September 2024. The deadline is midnight on 15th January 2024. Please don’t miss it! You can apply online here. If you need any help with applying online,...
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.
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...
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...
Hartcliffe Chestnut Room Explores Growing and Goldilocks
This week we have started exploring growing. We have watched daffodil bulbs as they grow...