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
South Bristol Family Hubs Parenting Groups – Starting January 2026
South Bristol Family Hubs are offering a range of evidence-based parenting programmes starting in January 2026, designed to support parents and carers of young children. The programmes include the Nurturing Programme at Hartcliffe Children's Centre, Circle of Security...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Can You Help?
We have some exciting learning happening at Hartcliffe Nursery School as the children explore the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This wonderful story is helping the children develop their understanding of size, comparison and sequencing, whilst also...
SEND Parent Nurture Group at Hartcliffe Children’s Centre
Murmuration Community Therapy is running a SEND Parent Nurture Group at Hartcliffe Children's Centre starting in January 2026, offering vital support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Nurture Groups provide intimate...
Cold Weather Warning – 6th January 2026
A yellow weather warning for cold weather is in place from 6th to 11th January 2026, with snow forecast for Thursday and Friday this week. Forecasted weather is expected to have significant impacts across services. In the event we need to close due to safety issues...
New Year New You Course at South Bristol Family Hub
South Bristol Family Hub Hartcliffe is offering a free wellbeing course for parents and carers starting in January, designed to help families start 2026 feeling good. The course includes a variety of activities focused on wellbeing, including cooking, crafts and...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Needs Parent Helpers for Christmas Parties
We need your help to make our Christmas parties extra special! We're looking for parent helpers on Monday 8:30am - 10:30am. You're welcome to stay for as long or as little as you can - every bit of help is appreciated! Tasks Include: Wrapping books Cutting paper for...
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
Focus Stories: Hedgehogs and Owls (March 2025)
In the Hedgehog and Owl Rooms, our next focus story is Shark in the Park. We will be sharing this...
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Woodpeckers Update – November 2023 (Children in Need)
Woodpeckers had such a lovely time face painting for Children in Need.
Exploring Caterpillars in Squirrels and Butterflies Class!
Our children in Squirrels and Butterflies class have been experiencing something truly magical -...
Exploring Caterpillars in Squirrels and Butterflies Class!
Our children in Squirrels and Butterflies class have been experiencing something truly magical -...
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Advice and Support
Parenting Puzzle – Free Four Week Course Delivered by Bristol Family Hubs
About the Course We are excited to share with you this free four week course for adults which looks at four areas of parenting. The four week course will take place at Hartcliffe Children's Centre (BS13 0JW). Workshop one starts on Tuesday 4th of March at 9:30am and...