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
Keeping the Rhythm in Beech Room
We have been enjoying playing instruments and singing some of our favourite songs in Beech Room at Hartcliffe Nursery School. The children had great fun experimenting with sound and keeping the rhythm as they played along. Musical experiences like this support the...
Potty Training Session with ERIC at Hartcliffe Nursery School
ERIC (The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity) is running a potty training session at Hartcliffe Nursery School for parents and carers who want to help their children move from nappies to using the toilet. The session takes place on Wednesday 18th March at 12 noon...
Child Exploitation Prevention Webinars for Parents and Carers
Avon and Somerset Police are offering free online sessions for parents and carers to help them recognise and respond to child exploitation. The sessions are led by Child Exploitation Prevention Officer Andri Nicolaou and cover the different forms of child...
Beech and Chestnut Classes at Hartcliffe Nursery School explore The Enormous Turnip
Our story this term is The Enormous Turnip. The story follows a farmer trying to pull a huge turnip out of the ground; he calls for help from several characters until finally, POP, the turnip comes out! The themes that we have explored this week are working together,...
Hartcliffe and Withywood Pride in Place Drop-In Event
Hartcliffe and Withywood Pride in Place is hosting a drop-in event for local residents to find out more about the programme and get involved in shaping its future. In 2025, Hartcliffe was announced by the UK Government as one of 25 Pride in Place neighbourhoods to...
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!...
Advice and Support
Reminder: Apply for Reception 2024 by 15th January
If your child was born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020, you need to 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 or by paper form. Online is easier and faster....
Keeping Children Safe Online
Many young people spend more time online and on electronic devices during the summer holidays, when they don't have school or nursery. Safety Net have put together a helpful guide, with a realistic approach to help parents and carers keep their children safe online....
How to Apply for 30 Hours Free Childcare
30 Hours Free Childcare is a scheme that helps eligible parents and carers access free childcare for their 3 or 4 year-old children. You can get up to 30 hours a week during term time. To be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare, you and your partner (if you have...
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 -...