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
A Lovely Farewell
We received a lovely thank you message from a child, in Fireflies Room, that was with us for a year, and then moved nursery schools as they moved out of the local area. Thank you so much to their parent for sharing this with us. 🥰 As I get ready to move on to [a new]...
Food Share and Clothes Share
Hartcliffe Nursery School runs Food Share and Clothes Share programmes, providing a food bank and free clothing to local families. A huge thank you to Lisa for organising the clothes and making our food stall look so beautiful.
Fireflies Update – March 2023
This term, Fireflies class have been interested in learning about new growth. We have been watering the daffodils in our planter and thought it would be an excellent opportunity to explore painting some flowers (as we always enjoy painting in our class!) We have...
Butterflies Update – March 2023
To celebrate Shrove Tuesday at the beginning of the term, Butterfly Class began thinking about pancakes. We used the story ‘Mr Wolve’s Pancakes’ to think about the ingredients needed to make our own pancakes. We made a list which was used to buy the ingredients. Then...
Squirrels and Butterflies Cooking
Squirrels and Butterflies have been cooking today, getting hands-on with natural ingredients and preparing sweetcorn frittatas. Learning how to cook and prepare food is a valuable skill for young children. It can help them develop maths, science, reading, and cultural...
Free Local Courses for Adults
Are you looking for a way to learn new skills and boost your confidence? Do you want to meet new people and have fun while learning? If so, you might be interested in the courses Hartcliffe Nursery School in Bristol are running from September. These courses are...
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