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
Inset Day Reminder
Remember, next Wednesday, November 27th, is an Inset Day at Hartcliffe Nursery School. The nursery is closed to all children for the afternoon session. Find more information on our Term Dates page.
Scarlet Fever
We have had a confirmed case of scarlet fever in our setting. Please see the information below regarding advice and information. If your child has Scarlet Fever, we advise parents to keep their children home until they feel well enough to return. Scarlet Fever The...
Snow and Disruption
We are expecting possible snow and disruption due to bad weather in Bristol this week. In the event of a school closure, we will inform you via email, on our Facebook page and website and via the Bristol City Council school closure website. Please update us with any...
Children in Need
We're dressing up for Children in Need today! Our team are getting into our spotty day of fun!
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 welcomed lots of new friends too. We are so proud of how amazingly well everyone has settled in. We used all of our senses when exploring lots of different healthy foods. Some...
Children in Need 2024
Join us for a spotty day of fun and charity at Hartcliffe Nursery School! We are delighted to announce that Hartcliffe Nursery School will participate in this year's Children in Need. This nationwide event raises money for disadvantaged children and young people...
Feeding Your Family with The Children’s Kitchen
Are you interested in learning how to make simple and affordable meals for your whole family? The Children’s Kitchen with Bristol Family Hubs offers a four-week course where anyone can come along to learn new skills and create tasty meals. If you join the course, you...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Featured on Bristol Live
Hartcliffe Nursery School has been featured in an article on Bristol Live's website, regarding our recent Ofsted rating. The nursery and children’s centre, which provides education for 211 pupils aged between two and five years old, was rated as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted...
Exploring Autumn and Halloween
We have been exploring some of the aspects of Halloween and autumn, including cutting and cooking pumpkins, Halloween pictures and music, and challenging our fine motor skills by wrapping and winding wool to make magic witches' wands! We will continue to explore these...
Halloween Dress-up Invitation
We are inviting all children to dress up on Wednesday, November 6th (the first Wednesday back after the half-term break) to celebrate Halloween. Children can come in a fun Halloween outfit or party clothes.
Inset Day Reminder
This is a reminder that Hartcliffe Nursery School has an Inset Day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd, so we will be closed to all children. You can find all our term dates, and closure days here.
Hartcliffe Nursery School Recognised by Ofsted as Good
We are delighted to be able to share the Ofsted Report following their recent inspection on 2nd October 2024. It has been an incredible journey that the staff have all been on over the last two years and we are really proud of the outcome. Here are some of the quotes:...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and Chicken Pox
We are writing to inform you we have received several confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) among children at Hartcliffe Nursery School. We understand this can be concerning, so we want to provide you with the latest information and advice. What is...
School Photos
School photographs will be taken on Wednesday, 4th December, from 8:00am. Siblings are welcome to come along and have their photos taken too.
Primary School Places for 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2025. You can visit the Bristol City Council website to learn more and apply. If you have any problems, please pop in and see us, and we...
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
Primary School Places for 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2025. You can visit the Bristol City Council website to learn more and apply. If you have any problems, please pop in and see us, and we...
News From the Rooms
Hedgehogs Update – April 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Shhhhhh…. Peace at Last! This term we have been exploring the story ‘Peace at last!’ It’s about...
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Growing Beans and Exploring Stories in Woodpeckers
The children in Woodpeckers have been busy planting and caring for their own bean plants. They are...
Squirrels Update – December 2023 (Playdough)
This term in squirrel class, there has been a big interest in playdough, so we have provided extra...
Butterflies Update – November 2024 (Term 1 Update)
Butterflies class have been working on developing their skills with tools and combining materials...