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
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 of materials and tools to explore across the term. This week we have been learning about clay - how to manipulate it with our hands, with tools and even with our feet!...
Housing Advice Drop-In at Symes Community Building
A new housing advice drop-in service has launched in Hartcliffe, providing free, independent support for anyone experiencing housing difficulties. The weekly drop-in sessions are run by Caring in Bristol's Early Doors homelessness prevention project, working in...
Parent and Carer Drop-In Coffee Mornings at Hartcliffe Family Hub
Hartcliffe Nursery School, with Bristol Family Hubs, is running parent and carer drop-in coffee mornings every Wednesday for Hartcliffe Nursery School families, providing an opportunity to meet other families and discover what is happening in the community. The...
We’re Hiring a School Meals Supervisory Assistant
Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre is looking for School Meals Supervisory Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team! This is a great opportunity for someone in the community who enjoys working with children and has a little time each day....
Project Willow: Build a Wigloo at Hartcliffe Nursery School
Hartcliffe Nursery School is inviting parents, carers, grandparents, aunties and uncles to get involved in an exciting Project Willow activity, building a wigloo in the nursery school garden. A wigloo is an igloo-style structure made from willow, providing a wonderful...
World Book Day 2026
On Wednesday, 4th March, we are going to celebrate World Book Day. This is a chance to share stories, books and our favourite characters with each other. To help us celebrate, your child can dress up as their favourite book character. We ask that your child wears...
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...