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
Spring Outdoor Exploration Challenge for Families
Spring is here, and it is the perfect time to explore the wonderful natural world around us! We're excited to announce our "Spring Outdoor Exploration Challenge" for all our nursery children and their families. The Challenge We invite you and your child to go on a...
Nursery Rooms Explore Growing – Spring 2025
We have been exploring growing in the Nursery classes this term. We started with our core story, Jack and the Beanstalk, where Jack plants magic beans, grows an enormous beanstalk and climbs to the top. He finds a giant's castle and enters courageously! We planted our...
Phone and Internet Issues
Unfortunately, we are experiencing a loss of telephone and WiFi access at Hartcliffe Nursery School today. Please be advised that our IT Department are working on this. If you need to contact us, we are monitoring our Facebook messages. Thank you for your...
Sunscreen and Hats
With the much warmer weather this week, please make sure you put sun cream on your children before nursery and send them in with a hat.
Wishing You a Happy Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid Mubarak to all our families and friends celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. As the blessed month of Ramadan concludes, Eid is a special time of celebration, joy, and peaceful reflection. It's a beautiful moment to reconnect with family and friends, count our many blessings,...
Red Nose Day 2025
Comic Relief's Red Nose Day returns this Friday. This Wednesday (March 19th), to celebrate, children are invited to wear their PJs to nursery or something red. We will have a donation pot at our reception.
Butterflies and Squirrels Police Visit
Last week, the nursery classes Butterflies and Squirrels had a visit from two local police officers! As part of our curriculum, the children learn about different roles, jobs, and occupations. They show interest in other people's lives and curiosity about other people...
Little Pickles Markets
Looking for quality children's items at affordable prices? Little Pickles Markets is hosting its next nearly new sale on Saturday, April 26th, at Withywood Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! Photo by The Nix Company on Unsplash
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 story during group time and in our book corner. Please revisit the story if you have your own copy at home or watch the video below to hear the version of Shark in the...
Focus Stories: Squirrels and Butterflies (March 2025)
In the Squirrel and Butterfly Rooms, our next focus stories are Mr Wolf's Pancakes and Jack and the Beanstalk. We will be sharing this story during group time and in our book corner. Please revisit the stories if you have your own copy at home or watch the video below...
Focus Stories: Woodpeckers Room (March 2025)
In Woodpeckers Room our next focus story is The Little Red Hen. We will be sharing this story during group time and in our book corner. We will also be grinding our own flour, making bread and using our story props to retell the story. Please revisit the story if you...
Ramadan Mubarak from Hartcliffe Nursery School
Ramadan Mubarak to all our families celebrating this special month! As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim community members. This week, we'll also make pancakes at Hartcliffe Nursery School as part of our seasonal activities....
EYFS Parent Open Afternoon at Hareclive E-ACY Academy
Hareclive E-ACT Academy are holding an EYFS Parent Open Afternoon on 6th March for reception parents where you can spend some time in your child's classroom and take a look a look at what they have been learning so far. The open afternoon takes place on Thursday the...
World Book Day 2025
Join Us for a Special World Book Day! While World Book Day officially falls on Thursday, 6th March, we will be celebrating on Wednesday, 5th March, so that all our children, including those who attend at different ends of the week, can participate in the fun! Dress Up...
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...
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.
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Advice and Support
Reimagining Education – Parents and Guardians of Black Children in Years Four to Six
About the Workshop Join Black South West Network to share your experiences and insights on Bristol's schooling system for black children. You'll be invited to share your reflections on schooling, discussing opportunities and challenges in the current schooling system,...
News From the Rooms
Hedgehogs Update – November 2024 (Term 1 Update)
Wow! Term 1 has been a very busy one. We welcomed some children back to hedgehogs class and...
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Exploring Jack and the Beanstalk in Woodpeckers with Story Maps
Last week we continued our exploration of Jack and the Beanstalk, by working together to create a...
Focus Stories: Squirrels and Butterflies (March 2025)
In the Squirrel and Butterfly Rooms, our next focus stories are Mr Wolf's Pancakes and Jack and...
Butterflies and Squirrels Police Visit
Last week, the nursery classes Butterflies and Squirrels had a visit from two local police...