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
Hot School Meals Menus – Autumn/Winter Term 2025
We are excited to announce our fresh autumn/winter lunch menu, carefully designed to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our children throughout the colder months. Our three-week rotating menu features an exciting variety of internationally-inspired dishes....
Exciting Learning Opportunities for Hartcliffe Parents and Community!
We're delighted to share some fantastic local learning opportunities coming up this September and beyond, perfect for parents, carers, and community members looking to develop new skills or explore career paths. This September: Community Learning Information &...
Hartcliffe Nursery School Pledges Support for City of Sanctuary
We're proud to announce that Hartcliffe Nursery School has signed the pledge to support the City of Sanctuary movement and will be working towards achieving the City of Sanctuary award. Our Commitment We support the 'City of Sanctuary' vision that the UK will be a...
Exciting Local Adventure Coming Soon!
Starting 1st August 2025, families can join Miley the Mouse on an enchanting storyhunt through Ashton Court Estate. This free interactive adventure uses your smartphone to guide children through riddles, magical characters, and outdoor exploration around our beautiful...
Playing Out : Info for School Newsletters Summer 2025
Could you open your Street for Play? Did you know that residents in Bristol can apply for short, temporary road closures where you live to create a safe space for children to play out together. Play Streets are organised by neighbours, and to date over 280 communities...
Hartcliffe Nursery Book Fair – July 2025
We are holding a book fair from Scholastic in the nursery starting today, Tuesday the 15th of July, running until Thursday the 17th of July in the Reception area. A percentage of the money taken by sales will give the nursery free books. Book sales are card payment...
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
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 – March 2024 (Developing Core Strength and Mathematical Language at the MUGA)
Squirrel class have had a wonderful time developing their core strength by pulling themselves up...
Butterflies Update – November 2024 (Term 1 Update)
Butterflies class have been working on developing their skills with tools and combining materials...
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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...