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
Hartcliffe Nursery School Newsletter – Issue 1 – September 2024
A big welcome back to everyone and a big welcome to you if you have just arrived! We hope you’ve all had a brilliant summer and made some lovely memories. We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to nursery and welcoming some new friends to come, stay and play...
Hot School Meals Menus – Autumn/Winter Term 2024
Early Years Catering, a local catering provider, provides lunches for Hartcliffe Nursery School and delivers hot meals daily. We serve lunches at the table with adults sitting alongside the children, and it is an excellent chance for the children to eat...
Community Learning Courses and Events – September 2024
Bristol Community Learning has a number of courses and events coming up in September and beyond. You can find more information on their website. Bristol Community Learning is part of Bristol City Council’s Employment, Skills and Learning team. They set up a wide range...
Bristol Parenting Courses
Did you know that via Bristol Family Hubs you can access FREE parenting courses? Children’s Centres across the city run courses for parents with children aged 0 – 8 years old. Here is some information about what is on offer: Circle of Security'Circle of Security' is...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
We are writing to inform you we have received reported 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 Hand, Foot...
Join Our Welcome Stay and Play Sessions
Hartcliffe Nursery School invites parents to meet their child’s key people and explore the new classrooms during our special Stay and Play sessions. Whether your child will be attending at the beginning or end of the week or has a 30-hour place, we have a Stay and...
End of Year Family Picnic
Join us for a delightful Family Picnic to celebrate the end of the school year! Hartcliffe Nursery School is excited to invite children and their families to this special event. Bring your favourite picnic snacks and relax with your family. We’ll add to the fun, with...
Join St Bernadettes Old Boys RFC – Reception – Year 6
St Bernadettes Old Boys Rugby Club has a thriving youth section. They are currently welcoming boys and girls who will be entering Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 from September. They have a series of open days coming up, too! Visit their website to learn more, or find...
Hot Weather Advice
This is a reminder that during hot weather, please send your children in wearing sun cream, hats, and with a water bottle. We know that young children often struggle in the heat. If you prefer to keep your child at home or do shorter hours please do so!
Welcome Event at Hareclive E-ACT Academy
Hartcliffe Nursery School is excited to share a special Welcome Event for parents and their children joining Hareclive E-ACT Academy this September. The event will take place at Hareclive E-ACT Academy on Tuesday, 2nd July, from 3:40pm to 4:30pm. For more information,...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
We are writing to inform you we have received reported 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 Hand, Foot...
Sunscreen and Hats
With the much warmer weather this week, please make sure you put sun cream on your children before nursery, and please do send them in with a hat, as we only have a limited number.
Food and Mood Cookery Course
We’re excited to share the launch of Community Learning's new Cookery Course, “Food and Mood,” starting this May at Hartcliffe Nursery School. This unique course is designed to teach adults how to prepare nutritious meals from scratch, highlighting the positive...
Owls Update – April 2024 (Terms 3 and 4)
World Book Day 2024 World Book Day is always an amazing day and this year our Owls came in all dressed up in some amazing characters, from princesses to superhero's and favourite story book characters such as the Gruffalo and Sulley! It was so lovely to see all the...
Stressbusting for ESOL Parents – Free Workshop Tomorrow
Are you a parent or carer with English as a second language or lower literacy skills? Join a Free Stressbusting Workshop tomorrow, Friday, 19th April 2024, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and discover effective ways to manage the stress and worry that comes with parenting....
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
Solihull Approach Parenting
The Solihull Approach is about emotional health and wellbeing for all children, their parents, carers, and grandparents. They are passionate about sensitive relationships, early years support and understanding brain development to help nurture kind, emotionally aware...
News From the Rooms
Hedgehogs Update – March 2024 (Term 3 Highlights)
There’s a ‘shark in the park’ in Hedgehog class! In term three our core story has been 'shark in...
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Woodpeckers Update – March 2023
We have all been getting to know each other in Woodpeckers; we have some new children, Anna has...
Squirrels Update – June 2023
Squirrels class have been so busy this term, it has flown by for us all! We have been making the...
Butterflies Update – March 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Pancakes!!! To start Term 4, we celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making pancakes. We discussed why we...